CILIOGENESIS

Jun 17 2026SCIENCE

How tiny cell parts help us move and feel

Tiny hair-like extensions called cilia play big roles in our cells. They help us move and sense the world around us. When these cilia don’t work right, serious health problems can happen. Scientists now focus on a protein group called STK36/ULK4. These proteins act like tiny machines inside our cell

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