The human body requires selenium in very small quantities. Nevertheless the mineral serves several vital functions. The daily requirement of selenium is easily met through natural food sources but ...

Researchers reveal a novel and widespread pathway for selenium insertion that involves two unusual selenium-carbon forming enzymes. The authors named them selenosugar synthase (SenB) and selenoneine ...

The foods we eat are composed of a variety of molecules. From carbohydrates to proteins — to metal ions — we are what we eat. But how does this happen? How do we integrate the components of our food ...

Modified natural zeolites (MNZ) are widely used in pollutant removal, but how to address these MNZ that have adsorbed pollutants must be considered. Selenium is an essential trace element for ...

A recent large-scale study using NHANES data reveals a potential link between dietary selenium intake and reduced cardiovascular risk. In the end, selenium isn’t a magic bullet—but it might just be a ...

Thyroid health is critical for overall well-being, influencing numerous bodily functions from metabolism to mood regulation. An underactive or overactive thyroid can lead to various health issues, ...

A: Unless you have been tested and know that your selenium levels are of concern, it is best to proceed with caution. An effective way to check your selenium levels is by checking the conversion of ...

DETECTION of selenium by neutron irradiation and gamma scintillation spectrometry has been attempted. It is known that, when natural selenium is irradiated with neutrons, selenium-75 (121 days), ...

Q. My youngest daughter, aged nine, has been poorly with a sore throat. I gave her the usual lemon and honey treatment, but was wondering if there is anything else you could recommend for this common ...

The Seyedsayamdost Lab has discovered a biosynthetic pathway that incorporates selenium into microbial small molecules, marking the first time such atoms have been uncovered in natural products, and ...

Oxidative stress ecology in brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) from a high-mountain lake (Cottian Alps). Pastorino P, Elia AC, Caldaroni B, Menconi V, Abete MC, Brizio P, Bertoli M, Zaccaroni A, ...