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Slow-water strategy for fracture-resistant hydrogels.

Han Z; Lu Y; Yang H; Mu Y; Li S; Wang J; Yang W; Qu S

Scientists found a way to make hydrogels stronger by changing how water moves inside them. Normally, water weakens hydrogels, but by making the water move slowly, the gels become much tougher. This new method could help create better materials that are like what we see in nature.

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Canonical Notch2 signaling regulates development and maintenance of iron-recycling macrophages and iron homeostasis.

Schroth FN; Kapanadze T; Sablotny S; Xu Y; Ascierto A; Ballmaier M; Mauel K; Chung BM; Deuper L; Shaw AS; Kispert A; Lochner M; Kempf T; Mass E; Haller H; Schmidt-Ott KM; Gamrekelashvili J; Limbourg FP

There are special cells in our body called macrophages that help control iron and are important for making red blood cells. This study found that a specific signal, called Notch2, is needed for these macrophages to develop properly. If this signal is missing, it can cause problems with how our body handles iron and makes red blood cells.

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