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The sensation of stretch

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Piezo proteins have been shown to form large ion channels that serve a sensory function in fruitflies. The findings help to explain how Piezos convert mechanical force into biological signals. See Article p.176 & Letter p.209

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Gottlieb, P., Sachs, F. The sensation of stretch. Nature 483, 163–164 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/483163a

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