Instead, differences in composition between warm-water and cold-water ion channels were the result of a phenomenon called RNA editing, in which special enzymes alter the structure of the RNA messenger, and thus of the final protein.

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In what may be the worst-case scenario, an unfavorable result at the FAA could cause other airlines and manufacturers to reconsider using lithium-ion batteries, although Airbus does seem to have made a commitment to this technology.

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