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nucleus

[noo-klee-uhs, nyoo-] / ˈnu kli əs, ˈnyu- /


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Proteins found in the nucleus often help control cell growth, repair, metabolism, and communication.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

Researchers also discovered that the amount of HSL inside the nucleus changes in response to the body's metabolic state.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

In contrast, studies in obese mice show higher levels of HSL remaining in the nucleus, suggesting that this balance may be disrupted in disease.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

Adrenaline, which activates HSL to release fat, also signals the protein to leave the nucleus.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

Over time, they formed the nucleus of a tight circle of friends: Sasha, Healy, Michael, Michael’s girlfriend, Teah, and another friend named Ian.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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