What are the known chemical inhibitors of lipid droplet formation in human cells? I've read that most fundamental questions about LD formation and regulation are not yet resolved, but I'm curious about research in the past three years that may have addressed this topic.
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posted by jeffhoward
on Jul 26, 2012 -
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I'm an engineering student that's been applying for internships since the start of the year but with no offers. Can any MeFi members give me any advice on landing one and how to keep my motivation?
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posted by This Is Reality
on Apr 13, 2012 -
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What kind of filter can I attach to the dryer vent duct outside the window of my multi-unit building to keep the noxious, chemical/perfume-scented dryer sheet odor from entering my apartment?
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posted by mizrachi
on Sep 1, 2011 -
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I'm worried my brother might be making the wrong decision about his degree. He has a fellowship and is well on the way to getting a phd, but he is thinking of stopping at a masters so he can get a job. The reasons he gives seem naive to me, but I don't know anything about this field. I'm worried he's going to end up being bored and unfulfilled because he's focused on short term goals.
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posted by bleary
on Jun 23, 2011 -
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When we change the duvet cover on our bed, Pusslikeso immediately dives under the covers and basically becomes comatose. She can't wait, she runs into the bedroom as soon as we start and jumps up while we're changing the bottom sheet (so she often almost gets herself made
into the bed). What chemical could she possibly be reacting to?
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posted by likeso
on Jun 19, 2011 -
18 answers
Where can I get recommendations for the 'greenest' house cleaners and personal care products?
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posted by lemonade
on Feb 14, 2011 -
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The music that everyone at my lab bench most enjoys working to is stuff like Daft Punk, The Chemical Brothers, Justice, etc etc etc. Particularly good are seamlessly mixed live sets. Can anyone recommend any easily obtainable sets from these artists, or similar artists that mightn't be on our radar? We've already exhausted Alive 2007, amazing as it is. The only caveat is no naughty words; everyone was pretty abashed when a senior academic walked by just as SUCK MY DICK / AIN'T THAT SOME SHIT was blasting.
posted by nicolas léonard sadi carnot
on Jan 24, 2011 -
23 answers
what kind of business can repaint my glasses frames, or more simply strip the paint off them?
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posted by figTree
on Oct 26, 2010 -
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Are our feelings/emotions (love, anger, lust, sadness, etc.) a result of chemical reactions that take place in our body? Or do chemical reactions occur as a result of our emotional state? What comes first?
posted by murtagh
on Mar 19, 2010 -
40 answers
I hold a MSc. Chemistry and have around 4 years of solar cell manufacturing experience. I am trying to find head hunters in TX - specifically Austin that are either chemical \ solar cell or semiconductor based - can someone help me out with some contacts? AZ and CA are also desired.
posted by zephler
on Feb 5, 2010 -
1 answer
What is the brain chemistry involved in reading a good book?
What areas of the brain are stimulated? What chemicals experience an uptick? Is there a particular combination unique to reading for pleasure?
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posted by SaharaRose
on Feb 17, 2009 -
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Separation filter: Where do you get your VLE diagrams, or the boiling point data used to make them? Bonus points if you have a link that will walk me through sizing (trays, diameter, height...) of a distillation column.
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posted by whatzit
on Jul 7, 2008 -
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I'm a junior in college currently pursuing a chemical engineering degree...but what can I do that won't have me working for evil companies or make me part of Big Pharma or the military-industrial complex?
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posted by liesbyomission
on Dec 28, 2007 -
21 answers
Someone in my apartment building is smoking/making/cooking something that causes my girlfriend, daughter and I to cough. Any idea what it might be and what I could do about it?
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posted by rez
on Mar 7, 2007 -
32 answers
Does it make sense that unknown exposure -- allergies or sensitivities -- is making me wildly moody?
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posted by yesster
on May 16, 2006 -
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Are there any animals that have evolved a use for radioactivity? If so, what ways is it used? If not, why has this not happened?
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posted by 0bvious
on Nov 23, 2005 -
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