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I was very interested to learn about uncoupling proteins in the inner membrane of the mitochondria, particularly thermogenin. Thermogenin is an uncoupling protein that is responsible for producing heat through something called “non-shivering thermogenesis”. I understand that this is especially … Continue reading →

Earlier in the course when we discussed protein structure and folding, I was really interested in the application of prion diseases. I knew that prion diseases were caused by a misfolded protein, but I didn’t realize how it modified a … Continue reading →