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question:Thanks for explaining the details of the biochemical pathway involved in lipid metabolism. Can you tell me more about how saturated and unsaturated fatty acids differ in their functions within the body?

answer:Yes, of course! Saturated and unsaturated fatty acids have different physical, chemical, and biological properties that affect their functions within the body. Saturated fatty acids are solid at room temperature and typically come from animal sources. They have no double bonds between the carbon atoms in their hydrocarbon chains, which makes them rigid and pack tightly together. In the body, saturated fatty acids can increase the levels of LDL cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol), which can lead to the development of cardiovascular disease. On the other hand, unsaturated fatty acids are usually liquid at room temperature and predominantly come from plant sources. They have one or more double bonds between their carbon atoms, which makes them more flexible and creates kinks in their chains. This structure prevents them from packing tightly together, which makes them more fluid and increases the permeability of cell membranes. Additionally, unsaturated fatty acids have been shown to lower levels of LDL cholesterol and decrease inflammation in the body. Moreover, our body requires both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids to function properly. Saturated fatty acids play an essential role in providing the body with a source of energy, forming the structural components of cell membranes, and supporting the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Meanwhile, unsaturated fatty acids are important for maintaining cell membrane flexibility and function, regulating inflammation, and playing a role in brain and eye development. In conclusion, both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids have important biological functions, but a diet too high in saturated fatty acids can increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. It is recommended to consume a well-balanced diet that includes a healthy mix of both types of fatty acids.

question:Generate response to the question/instruction based on a piece of given material Question/Instruction: Based on the given text, who is the founder of Teal and what was his inspiration behind building this drone? Given material: With its modular design, a mini supercomputer for a brain, a 4K video camera and a top speed of 70 mph, this quad is going after the whole drone market. Teal is more than just another quadcopter: It's a platform. As it stands in 2016, consumers can pick out a ready-to-fly drone for aerial photos and video or for racing or just to fly casually. Teal is meant to appeal to all of these buyers, regardless of skill level, and eventually to commercial pilots, too. Behind Teal -- the company and the drone -- is 18-year old George Matus who has been flying quads since he was 11 and built his first one at 14. The drone is the result of an evolving list of dream features he's been making since then. The quad can go fast at up to 70 mph (112 kph) in up to 40 mph (64 kph) winds, it's weatherproof, can be controlled with an iOS or Android device or a regular radio controller and is small enough to slip into backpack. In front is an electronically stabilized 13-megapixel camera that can record video at 4K resolution. Teal is also modular, and that doesn't only mean removing the battery. Each arm can be popped on and off, as can the drone's top section. With other drones, if you were to break one of the prop arms you would have to send the whole thing in for repair. With Teal you'll be able to easily replace it on your own. Plus, this opens the possibility for specialized arms for specific tasks. Teal is also currently planning to release modules for the top section including thermal imaging, obstacle avoidance (something it currently can't do on its own) and a secondary camera for first-person-view racing. Here's where it gets even more interesting, though. Inside Teal is a minicomputer powered by an Nvidia Jetson TX1 quad-core processor to handle machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies. The idea here is that by having the modular design, powerful hardware running the drone's Teal OS as well as making an SDK available, it can be a platform to be developed for consumer and commercial uses. For the moment the drone is targeted at consumers and will have three apps available at launch: one for flight control, another for a Follow-Me mode for automatic subject tracking and a racing application so you can compete against other Teal pilots. Matus hopes after an app store has been built and grows, that licensing of the platform with other hardware manufacturers will soon follow. The biggest downsides we see are the same things we see with a lot of drones: battery life and price. Teal has a 1,800mAh lithium polymer battery that will provide around 10 minutes of flight time. This is shorter than larger camera drones, but is in line with most racing drones. Teal should be releasing extended batteries at some point after launch, too. The other issue is that Teal is a new comer and at 1,299 the unit is not cheap and it is far off with the earliest units shipping right before Christmas 2016. While the rest of the orders placed by August 15, should ship by early 2017, which is quite some time. And that's if all goes according to plan. The company is accepting preorders on Teal Drones site and you won't be charged until the drone ships.

answer:The founder of Teal is George Matus, an 18-year old who has been flying quads since he was 11 and built his first one at 14. The inspiration behind building this drone is his evolving list of dream features he's been making since then. He designed Teal with a modular design, a mini supercomputer for a brain, a 4K video camera, and a top speed of 70 mph. He aimed to create a drone that appeals to all buyers, regardless of skill level and eventually to commercial pilots. Teal is also meant to be a platform for consumer and commercial uses with its powerful hardware running the drone's Teal OS and an SDK available for developers. The biggest downsides of Teal are its battery life and its price of 1,299, with the earliest units shipping right before Christmas 2016 and the rest of the orders placed by August 15 shipping by early 2017.

question:Can you tell me more about Teal's modular design and how it sets this drone apart from others in the market?

answer:Teal's modular design sets it apart from other drones on the market in several ways. Its modular design, for example, is not just limited to the removable battery but also the ability to pop off each arm and the drone's top section. In comparison to other drones, if a prop arm is broken, it would require sending the whole drone in for repair. However, with Teal, the arms can be easily replaced without the need for repair. This design also opens up the possibility of specialized arms for specific tasks. Additionally, Teal is currently planning to release modules for the top section including thermal imaging, obstacle avoidance, and a secondary camera for first-person-view racing. By having Teal designed with modular parts, it can be easily customized for various end-users, from consumers to commercial pilots, and can be developed further as a platform for consumer and commercial uses.

question:Can you elaborate on the mini supercomputer that is running the Teal OS? How does it enhance the drone's capabilities?

answer:Sure! The mini supercomputer that powers the Teal OS is powered by the Nvidia Jetson TX1 quad-core processor, and it handles machine learning and AI technologies that enhance the drone's capabilities. The Teal OS is based on Linux and provides developers with easy access to the drone's high-speed communication protocols and data streams, enabling developers to tailor the drone's hardware and software for specific uses. The computer also allows Teal to continuously learn advanced flight patterns enabling it to track its subject with higher precision and to fly its course even in unfavourable weather conditions. Since the mini supercomputer has a lot of processing power, it can handle complex computations, making Teal more responsive, safer, and more dependable.