Scientists have made leaps and bounds in bending atoms to their will, making them into everything from ultraprecise clocks to bits of quantum data. Translating these quantum technologies from obedient ...

Ca 2+ is a multipurpose messenger that exerts its effects not only inside the cell (in the cytoplasm and subcellular compartments), but also outside the cell. It functions through the extracellular ...

Christine Mattheis is an editor and writer with specialties in pregnancy and parenting, wellness, health conditions, nutrition and fitness. Her work appears in What to Expect, Health, Prevention, ...

Calcium signalling is activated by calcium ions that are released from intracellular stores, or enter the cell via plasma membrane ion channels. Calcium is an important second messenger that regulates ...

For over a decade, Ruth has written for multiple outlets providing patient education, including Health. She has written for health student education companies, collaborating on an anatomy textbook ...

Calcium and vitamin D work best together because vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium for stronger bones. Many adults can meet calcium needs through food, but vitamin D often requires supplements ...

Magnesium helps the body absorb and use calcium better. Calcium and magnesium together may support brain health and improve cognitive function. Magnesium can improve sleep quality by calming the ...