Rae Cho here at UNC is working on focal adhesions in muscle cells, and considering what they call a "radical form of post-translational modification."
Remember proteolysis from the Signaling lesson about the Delta-Notch signaling cascade? Professor Cho is studying proteolysis in the context of cell-substrate adhesion. It's a compelling way to make a irreversible or slowly reversible change such as those needed for cell differentiation.
Read more about our colleague here! They have a good sense of humor and celebrate the company of their furry friends.