Read the weekly text article by Will Deaver titled "DEPTOR: New Kid on the Block" to learn about a new protein that may play a role in regulating insulin sensitivity. "The DEP domain containing mTOR-interacting protein, or DEPTOR, is a relatively new protein that our lab has focused on for its potential roles in muscle physiology. DEPTOR is a negative regulator of mTOR, a keystone protein responsible for muscle protein synthesis and cell growth."