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Stored Fat Fights Against The Body’s Attempts To Lose Weight
Fat cells produce a protein called sLR11 that actively resists efforts to burn fat, scientists say.
The Epigenetic Switch That Triggers Fat Cell Maturation
How do preadipocytes maintain plurpotency while remaining poised for differentiation? A unique bivalent epigenetic switch may be the answer.
Tracking Dopamine Release In Real-Time
Using refined carbon microelectrodes, researchers were able to monitor the release of dopamine in live and awake zebrafish larva.
MRI Scans Reveal How The Brains Of Happy People Are Different
Researchers in Japan have identified an area of the brain associated with feelings of happiness using MRIs.
Topical Steroid Use In India “Out Of Control,” Says Expert
The lack of regulation surrounding the sale of topical steroid creams in India has led to side effects such as thin skin and an increased risk of bacterial and fungal infections, doctor says.
Smart Chip Warns You If Your Battery Is About To Catch Fire
A smart chip using electrochemical thermodynamics measurements could help extend the lives of batteries and warn of potential malfunctions.
A Self-Powering Suit For Athletes And The Elderly
Researchers in Japan have developed a lightweight assisted mobility device that could be useful for both the elderly and athletes.
How Thin Film Superconductors Withstand Strong Magnetic Fields
Internal magnetic fields in thin films of MoS2 help them to withstand external magnetic fields of up to 37 Tesla, scientists say.
MERS Vaccine Unlikely Soon, Experts Say
Due to the difficulty of finding a suitable animal model to study the disease, researchers do not expect a working MERS vaccine within the next few years.
