News (2022)23 November 2022|molevolbioKnockdown of Na,K-ATPase β-subunits in <i>Oncopeltus fasciatus</i> induces molting problems and alterations in tracheal morphologyPhoto: Marlena HerbertzIn this study, we analyzed the tissue-specific distribution and function of different Na,K-ATPase subunits of the large milkweed bug Oncopeltus...21 November 2022|molevolbioEpistatic effects between amino acid insertions and substitutions mediate toxin-resistance of vertebrate Na+,K+-ATPasesPhoto: Shabnam MohammadiWe found that chinchillas and sandgrouse have independently evolved single amino-acid insertions in the same region of their sodium-potassium pump...29 March 2022|molevolbioNew insights into an insect Na,K-ATPasePhoto: Marlena HerbertzThe Na,K-ATPase is a vital ion transporter and ubiquitously expressed in all animal cells. The enzyme is composed of two functionally diverse subunits...