Abstract
Pacemaker cells are specialized cell types that drive biological rhythms like the heartbeat and intestinal peristalsis. What determines whether a cell functions as a pacemaker? Studies in Caenorhabditis elegans suggest that pacemaking activity may be controlled in part by microRNAs.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Current Biology |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 23 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 4 Dec 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |