Making macrophages in atherosclerotic plaques digest spent organelles instead of dying may help keep plaques stable.
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A roundup of recent research announced last weekend at the annual conference of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
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Autophagy, the cell’s recycling system, may be responsible for the health benefits of exercise.
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Starving brain cells can stimulate hunger through a common cannibalistic act, possibly explaining why some dieters can’t resist temptation.
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