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Triple-negative breast cancer cells build bridges to activate adipocytes and fuel themselves, highlighting a target for future therapies.

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A Protein That Converts Fat-Storing Cells into Calorie-Burning Cells 

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A Simple Cell Culture Intervention for Healthier Cells

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How Fat Cells Help Kick Parasites Out of Mice: Study

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Heat May Melt Away White Fat

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Fat Cells Send Mitochondrial Distress Signals to the Heart

Fat Tissue Reorganizes During Pregnancy

Infographic: How Pregnancy Changes Fat Tissue

Fat Tissue Can Help Cancer Cells Proliferate, Metastasize

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Infographic: How Fat Cells Influence Tumor Growth

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The Ear as a Therapeutic Gateway to the Vagus Nerve

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Universe 25 Experiment

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The Federal Government’s Research Innovation Lifeline Has Gone Dark

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What Are Giant Viruses, and Are They Dangerous?

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January 2026, Issue 1

What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

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Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

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An Automated DNA-to-Data Framework for Production-Scale Sequencing

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