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BMI And Life Expectancy Not Linked, Says Study

BMI And Life Expectancy Not Linked, Says Study

A new study says that there is little adverse association between being overweight and living longer, aside from financial costs for the community.

January 7, 2013
The Variety Of Sugars & Lipids On Embryonic Stem Cells Change As They Differentiate

The Variety Of Sugars & Lipids On Embryonic Stem Cells Change As They Differentiate

Researchers have discovered that the cell surface compounds on embryonic stem cells, called glycosphingolipids, change upon differentiation into precursors of specialized cells such as neurons and pancreatic cells.

December 7, 2011