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THE MIRACLE OF HORMONES

Because of the marvelous system created by the modules, the message is sent from the
cell membrane to the nucleus. These wonderful modules can be compared to base sta-
tions that make communication possible between cell phones.

the membrane of the cell to its nucleus. From one point of view, these fan-
tastic modules can be compared to base stations that establish communi-
cation with cell telephones. In this way, enzymes that work in an ordered
fashion deep in the nucleus of a cell take measures to ensure that produc-
tion occurs according to "ideal standards."

Modular Communication Stations

Research done on these communication stations has surprised sci-
entists. The structure of the modules is composed of proteins, each made
up of 100 amino acids. Each one of these has a particular three-dimen-
sional structure. As a result of this marvelous design, every protein can
establish a connection with a certain module. That is, just as every radio
station broadcasts on a different frequency, different messages are re-

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