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MOFs & Structures: How does Changing the Metal Affect CO2 Uptakes
MOFs are tunable materials with potential for CO2 capture. Interestingly, MOFs with the same metal and ligand can form different structures due to experimental conditions, while distinct components may yield identical structures. How do these features impact their performance for CO2 capture?
Portimine A toxin causes skin inflammation through ZAKα-dependent NLRP1 inflammasome activation
In 2020 and 2021, a mysterious skin disease affected more than a thousand Senegalese fishermen, raising concern and international attention. The origin of this disease: a toxin produced by the marine microalga Vulcanodinium rugosum triggers a severe inflammation of the skin cells.
