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An Irrelevant Stearate Study
Studies were performed to determine the mechanism by which stearic acid (18:0) selectively inhibits T-dependent immune responses in vitro. Incubation...
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Stearic Acid
Stearic acid (systematic name, octadecanoic acid, CH3(CH2)16COOH) is a long-chain fatty acid consisting of 18 carbon atoms without double bonds....
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Tocotrienols Inhibit Tumor Growth
In contrast to extensive studies on tocopherols, very little is understood about tocotrienols (T3). We evaluated the antitumor activities of...
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British Doctors Warn About Inappropriate Use of Thyroid Hormone Treatements
Primary hypothyroidism or underactivity of the thyroid gland is common and is usually managed in primary care.1 In recent years,...
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Common Behavior of the Children of Centenarians
OBJECTIVES: To determine whether the offspring of centenarians have personality characteristics that are distinct from the general population.DESIGN: Case-control.SETTING: Nationwide...
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Candida Glabrata Infections on the Rise
In eukaryotes, the number and rough organization of chromosomes is well preserved within isolates of the same species. Novel chromosomes...
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DHA Stops Cancer Cells, Helps Kidneys
BackgroundThe fish oil-derived omega-3 fatty acids, like docosahexanoic (DHA), claim a plethora of health benefits. We currently evaluated the antitumor...
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Your Body Clock and Circulatory Disease
From press release:The circadian clocks that set the rhythmic motion of our bodies for wakeful days and sleepy nights can...
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Infants, Growth, and Mutli-Vitamins
Background: Micronutrient deficiencies are common, even in middle-income countries. Objective: The objectives were to determine whether multiple micronutrient (MM) supplementation...
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