This study makes the fundamental discovery of the first natural animal rhodopsin that uses a chloride ion instead of an amino acid side chain as a counterion. Using a combination of biochemical and ...

Greenland sharks are thought to have lifespans that can reach 400 years. Building upon previous work, University of Tokyo-led ...

Greenland sharks, with lifespans of up to 400 years, are the longest-living animals on Earth. They inhabit the cold depths of ...

The yet-to-be peer-reviewed findings may help find new treatments for cancer and therapies to boost lifespan in humans, ...

The gene therapy vector, produced under UK regulatory approval, delivered the AIPL1 coding sequence using a human rhodopsin kinase promoter. Oral prednisolone was administered perioperatively to ...

When the eyes detect low light for longer than 20 minutes, the body produces the rhodopsin chemical, which triggers our night vision. When the eyes are exposed to bright light, the rhodopsin ...