Arsenic contamination in rice is a severe health issue as it causes elevated genetic damage
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Anti-tumoral Metabolites in Orange Peel
Flavonoid 5-demethylnobiletin is metabolized to compounds that show anti-tumoral properties
Microgels for Glucose-Dependent Insulin Release
A group of American scientists developed microgels that release insulin in response to changing blood glucose levels
Chemically Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
A combination of seven small-molecule compounds can be used to generate induced pluripotent stem cells
Potential Treatment for ALS
Kenpaullone prevents the death of motor neurons and might be used for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
A Tumorigenic Breakdown
The catabolism of branched-chain amino acids promotes the development of brain tumors
Resveratrol: Too Much of a Good Thing?
The natural antioxidant resveratrol is detrimental for cardiovascular function when performing physical exercise
Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Show the Way
Iron oxide nanoparticles precisely direct stem cells to damage tissues, thereby increasing their therapeutic potential
Alcohol? It is just a Memory
The immunosuppressant drug rapamcyin destroys drinking-associated memories and helps reducing alcoholic relapse
Rendering Medical Implants Biocompatible
Poly(carboxybetaine methacrylate) hydrogels can be used to increase the biocompatibility of medical implants