Scientists discovered that damaged fat cells can become inflamed, lose their ability to store lipids, and eventually vanish, disrupting the body’s metabolism. The findings show that diabetes can result not only from excess fat, but also from losing the healthy fat tissue the body needs.
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CRISPR makes prostate cancer vulnerable to immunotherapy
Scientists used CRISPR to make prostate cancer cells easier for the immune system to detect and destroy. The experimental treatment dramatically improved the effects of immunotherapy in mice and may offer hope for other hard-to-treat tumors.
The best way to save giant sequoias may be more fire
Giant sequoias are built to withstand ordinary fires, but recent extreme wildfires killed thousands of trees that had survived for centuries or even millennia. A new analysis of about 26,400 sequoias found that trees in areas treated with prescribed burns were nearly four times more likely to survive. Researchers estimate the controlled fires prevented about 1,900 deaths and could have saved thousands more if used across every grove.
Your AI calorie-tracking app may be off by 345 calories
Popular AI-powered food apps may make calorie counting easier, but they may also leave out a surprisingly large part of the meal. Four apps underestimated calories and fat by about one-third when tested against carefully prepared meals. High-fat ketogenic dishes appeared to cause the most trouble, while carbohydrates were measured more consistently.
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Alex Pettis’ mom’s message. 💚 We can’t believe it’s already been six months.
The San Francisco Standard
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The keys to bargain hunting in San Francisco’s housing apocalypse
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‘OnlyMarms’: Marmots Are on OnlyFans to Raise Money for Research (Gift Article) (icymilaw.org)
Mozzarella-Test: »Das ist einfach nur eine weiße, runde Kugel« (zeit.de)
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Cyclosporiasis cases in Pennsylvania linked to recalled Taylor Farms lettuce at Taco Bell (share.inquirer.com)
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