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Why Obesity Can Lead To Cancer
Inflammation associated with obesity impairs the body’s defense against cancer, suggesting that anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin could help prevent cancer.
A Secret Handshake Determines B-Cell Fate
The strength of the interaction between B-cells and T follicular helper cells decides whether the B-cells become antibody-producing plasma cells, researchers say.
Putting The Paper Back Into E-Paper
Scientists in Japan have developed technology that could pave the way for paper-based electronic books.
Robots Join The Search For Advanced 2D Materials
A Japanese research team has developed a robot for the automated assembly of two-dimensional crystalline nanomaterials.
Epigenetics Makes White Fat Turn Beige
Targeting specific sites on the JMJD1A protein could help researchers transform white fat into beige fat without affecting other cellular processes.
How Antifreeze Proteins Walk On Ice
Molecular simulations reveal how antifreeze proteins bind to ice to allow fish to withstand sub-zero temperatures.
Carbon Nanotubes Strengthen Desalination Membranes
Adding carbon nanotubes to reverse osmosis membranes helps them withstand chlorine exposure without reducing their desalination abilities.
Even Short Trips Expose Travelers To Antibiotic Resistant Bugs
Almost 90 percent of Japanese travelers in a small study were found to have picked up antibiotic-resistant bacteria from short trips to Vietnam.
Diamond Circuits Can Take The Heat
Researchers in Japan have developed a hydrogenated diamond circuit that remains operational at 300 degrees Celsius.
