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Exploring New Sugar-Based UV Filters: A Sunscreen Breakthrough

January 28, 2025

Cinnamic acid sugar esters, or CASEDs, are natural compounds known for their various biological benefits. But have you ever thought about using them in sunscreen? A recent study dived into this idea, creating a bunch of new cinnamic acid esters using glucose, ribose, and lactose. These compounds wer

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Man United Eyes Loan Deal for Chelsea's Nkunku

January 26, 2025

Manchester United is mulling over the idea of signing French forward Christopher Nkunku on loan from Chelsea. This comes after Nkunku expressed his frustration with limited game time at Chelsea. Despite his versatility and impressive goal tally, he's not a regular starter in the Premier League. Chel

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Man United's Manager Woes: A New Name in the Mix

January 24, 2025

Richard Keys has dropped a bombshell, claiming that Ruben Amorim, the current manager of Manchester United, might be on his way out. Apparently, Amorim's arrival didn't bring the swift turnaround everyone hoped for after Erik ten Hag's departure. The team, plagued by internal struggles, hasn't seen

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Is Manchester United the Worst Team Ever?

January 20, 2025

Manchester United's current boss, Ruben Amorim, has called his team the "worst" in the club's history after losing 10 games this season. This puts them in 13th place, which is shockingly low for a club of their status. Amorim, who took over in November, knows this team hasn't been performing well. T

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Understanding Griscelli Syndrome: A Different Kind of HLH Presentation

January 15, 2025

Griscelli Syndrome (GS) is an unusual genetic condition that combines visual and immune system problems. There are three types of GS, each caused by different genetic changes. Type 1 includes brain issues, while Type 2 might lead to a serious immune overreaction called hemophagocytic lymphohistiocyt

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Esterified Octacosanol: A New Weapon Against High Cholesterol in Mice

January 15, 2025

Scientists are digging into a potential new way to fight high cholesterol in mice. They took a close look at lauric-acid-esterified octacosanol (LEO) and oleic-acid-esterified octacosanol (OEO). These are modified versions of octacosanol, a substance found naturally in foods like wheat germ and rice

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Creating New Chemicals: A Simple Way with Diazo Esters and Lactams

January 14, 2025

Imagine you're in a chemistry lab, and you want to make something new and useful. Scientists have found a clever way to do just that! They've discovered a method to mix certain chemicals called donor-acceptor α-diazo esters and N, N-dimethylformamide/γ-lactams. These combinations react nicely to cre

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Why You Should Ditch Full-Fat Dairy When Cholesterol is High

January 11, 2025

When your cholesterol levels are too high, full-fat dairy might not be your best friend. That's because it's loaded with saturated fat, which can make it tough for your liver to clean up the bad cholesterol. Beth Auguste, a dietitian in Philadelphia, explains that saturated fat can hinder your liver

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STEM Boost: Dorchester District 2 Gets $25k Grant for Innovation

January 11, 2025

Dorchester School District 2 is revamping its STEM programs with a fresh boost from Google. The tech giant has awarded the district a $25, 000 grant, which Superintendent Dr. Shane Robbins plans to use to spark creativity in classrooms. Unlike usual funds, which are often restricted, this grant offe

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United's Rashford: Headed for a Loan, Not a Sale

January 10, 2025

It seems Manchester United is keen on loaning Marcus Rashford out this month, instead of selling him for good. The 27-year-old forward, who's been with the club his whole career, is interested in a new challenge, especially in the Italian or Spanish leagues. Since missing the Manchester Derby in Dec