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Peroxisome structure can help protect insulin and maintain beta cell health

Researchers at LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center have identified a previously underappreciated role for tiny structures inside cells called peroxisomes in protecting insulin and maintaining the health and maturity of insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells.

Peroxisome structure can help protect insulin and maintain beta cell health

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UP steps up fight against disasters, climate change

“Nowhere to go but up,” goes the University of the Philippines battle cry. But not when it comes to floodwaters, as it would prefer the levels to stay down.

  • UP Resilience Institute-NOAH Center leads UP's fight against disasters and climate change.
  • UPRI-NOAH provides nationwide hazard information on floods, landslides, and coastal hazards.
  • UP president Angelo Jimenez emphasizes the Philippines' vulnerability to natural hazards.

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