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Know your fat!
A lot of people might think that their fat is just sitting there, keeping them fat. And I’m not saying they’re wrong, but fat (also known as adipose tissue) is far from a one-trick pony. So with the barrage of … Continue reading
Posted in General Interest, Research
Tagged cancer, diabetes, fat, hunger, obesity, stem cells, vitamin D
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Why bees might save the world (a.k.a. The buzz about bees)
If you weren’t yet aware, bees have been kind of a big deal in the science world lately. I’m not making this up: they can learn to recognize human faces, they can monitor air quality, and, oh yeah, they can … Continue reading
Posted in General Interest, Research
Tagged burns, cancer, diabetes, drug discovery, heart disease, ulcers
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An early Achilles’ Heel in cancer development
Background: Whenever I hear a reference to cancer, my first thought is always, “Which cancer?” In research science, cancer is often thought of as many distinct diseases — breast cancer is distinct from skin cancer, mutation X is distinct from … Continue reading
