The immune drug AS10 protects the ovaries from the toxic effects exerted by the chemotherapeutic agent cyclophosphamide
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Scent of a Strawberry
German scientists reveal the exact biochemical processes used by strawberries to produce their key aroma compound
Fooling Toxins with Mimetic Nanosponges
Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles wrapped with red blood cell membranes neutralize pore-forming toxins
Meat, Bacteria, and Atherosclerosis
By metabolizing L-carnitine, a nutrient abundant in red meat, intestinal bacteria promote atherosclerosis
Exploiting Structural Differences in Serotonin Receptors
Serotonin receptors present structural differences which can be used to design agonistic drugs devoid of side effects
Magnetic Nanoparticles Detect Pathogens
A novel iron oxide nanoparticle-based system detects pathogens with high sensitivity, specificity, and rapidity
Silencing a Tumorigenic Catalyst
Novel isocitrate dehydrogenases 1 and 2 inhibitors prevent the growth of brain and blood tumors
Biocompatible Microelectrodes for Brain Monitoring
Biocompatible, nanoparticles-coated microelectrodes record cerebral cortex’s electrical activity with a high performance
Too Much Alcohol? Eat Corn!
Corn peptides stimulate ethanol metabolism and can be used to alleviate hangover symptoms following alcohol intoxication
Crispy Ham and Salami Pizzas Hide Dangerous Substances
To obtain crispy pizzas, consumers use baking conditions which create heterocyclic amines in ham and salami toppings