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'Wurst' ensures that the respiratory system works

A newly discovered transmembrane protein called "Wurst" appears to play a decisive role in breathing -- possibly in all animals, from flies to human beings. The protein could offer an exciting starting point for the development of new drugs to treat respiratory problems such as impaired lung function in premature infants.

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