Natural fats in human skin could explain why some babies develop eczema
An Australian-first study has found that certain natural fats which exist in the skin of babies, called lipids, are linked to ...
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Mac/Lac-tosylceramide regulates intestinal homeostasis and secretory cell fate commitment by facilitating Notch signaling
This important study provides solid evidence that glucosylceramide synthase (GlcT), a rate-limiting enzyme for glycosphingolipid (GSL) production, plays a role in the differentiation of intestinal ...
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'Democratizing chemical analysis':Chemists use machine learning and robotics to identify chemical compositions from images
Chemists have created a machine learning tool that can identify the chemical composition of dried salt solutions from an image with 99% accuracy. By using robotics to prepare thousands of samples and ...
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Polar Bear Fur’s Icy Secret Could Revolutionize Aviation and Renewable Energy
Polar bears have developed a unique lipid composition that allows them to naturally repel ice, preventing dangerous ...
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Testing for PFOS, PFOA and Other Related PFAS Compounds
This article provides an overview of PFAS, including their chemical properties, health effects and regulatory limits. It also ...
The Ultimate Ice Hack: Polar Bear Fur’s Game-Changing Chemistry
Scientists discovered that polar bear fur’s oily coating prevents ice from sticking, thanks to a unique mix of lipids. This ...