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This influx of calcium at the contact site attracts and activates a kinase called CaMKII, a protein known to be important in ...

Vitamin C, biotin, vitamin D and calcium are some of the supplements we see lining the shelves at your local pharmacy. We spend pretty pennies for these in hopes of improving our health. The ...

New research reveals that brain cells use a muscle-like signaling mechanism to relay information over long distances.

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Foods high in calcium include almonds, spinach, tofu, milk, certain beans, and salmon. This article covers non-dairy and vegetarian options too.