Scientists discover never-before-seen part of human cells — and it looks like a snowman wearing a scarf
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Scientists have discovered a new organelle in human cells called the "hemifusome." This tiny structure, shaped like a snowman wearing a scarf, may play a role in sorting, recycling, and discarding proteins within cells. The hemifusome was observed using cryo-electron tomography, allowing researchers to see its unique configuration of fused vesicles. Understanding this organelle could provide insights into diseases like Alzheimer's and cellular protein management.
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