The Golgi-associated protein ArfGAP1 has an unusual membrane-adsorbing amphipathic α-helix: its polar face is weakly charged, containing mainly serine and threonine residues. We show that this feature ...

The spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is mediated by the fusion of the spike protein to nearby healthy cells. New research by German researchers sheds light on how ...