Calcium is a very special nutrient. In the cells of most living beings calcium ions function as so-called second messengers to transmit important signals. The same applies equally to animal, plant and ...

Renewable energy and electric cars are driving demand for batteries with denser energy storage than standard lithium-ion batteries. Ions that can carry more than one charge, such as calcium and ...

Calcium ions are essential for cells, but can be toxic in higher concentrations. A team of researchers has now designed and prepared a combination drug that kills tumor cells by modulating the calcium ...