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A new compound from Royoporus badius activates immune cells and induces inflammatory responses.
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December 2024 in “European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” New pyrazole-based inhibitors show promise for treating metabolic diseases and other conditions.
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October 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A new genetic variant causes BRESHECK syndrome by disrupting cell growth and stress response.
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Activating brown fat may help manage PCOS symptoms.