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How Obesity Contributes To Severe Infections
In obese mice, deficiencies in a hormone secreted by fat cells impair the formation of infection-fighting white blood cells, researchers have found.
Changing Elements Boosts Battery Storage Capacity
Electrochemically inactive lithium oxides can be modified into high capacity electrodes for rechargeable batteries, study says.
How Peptide Binding Influences Autoimmunity
Smaller peptides that are not anchored to the MHC molecule could potentially cause autoimmunity by activating self-reactive T-cells.
Evidence For New Nuclear Magic Number
Researchers from RIKEN and the University of Tokyo have provided evidence for a new nuclear magic number in the unstable and radioactive calcium isotope 54Ca.
Scientists Regenerate Functional Salivary And Tear Glands In Mice
Researchers have engineered salivary and tear glands and transplanted them successfully into mice.
On-Off Switch For Inflammation In Allergic Asthma and COPD Identified
Research shows that two receptors of an inflammatory molecule play opposite roles in inflammation, suggesting new strategies for treatment.
Intestine Bugs Could Be Key To Obesity-Cancer Link
New research shows that obesity is linked to an increase in the production of DNA-damaging acid that causes liver inflammation and cancer.
