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Tracking Diesel Exposure: A New Way to Measure Harmful Chemicals in Urine

May 26, 2025

Scientists have found a better way to spot harmful chemicals in the body. These chemicals come from diesel exhaust. They are called amino-polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or amino-PAHs for short. These are bits left behind in the body after it breaks down other harmful chemicals called nitro-PAHs.

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Untangling the Mass Spectra: A Fresh Look at Metabolomics

March 5, 2025

Metabolomics is a field of study that deals with the small molecules in our bodies. These molecules are crucial for understanding how our bodies work. One big challenge in metabolomics is dealing with the huge amount of data generated by mass spectrometers. These machines can produce hundreds of sp

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Uncovering 2-Methoxyestradiol in the Lab

January 30, 2025

Scientists set out on a mission to make sense of something called 2-Methoxyestradiol (2ME), a tricky compound that is tied to some serious, damaging pregnancy complications and has a significant effect on tumor growth. So what's the big problem with measuring it? First off, it's present in

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Discovering Albanian Wine's Unique Flavors with Science

November 29, 2024

In the heart of Albania, wine production has been booming due to the growing fascination with native grape varieties like Kallmet, Shesh i zi, Shesh i bardhe, and Cerruje. These grapes produce wines with distinctive tastes and are widely planted. A recent study explored how the region and the year o

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Secrets of Steroid Hormone Quantification in Serum Samples

November 28, 2024

Steroid hormones play a big role in our bodies, controlling many important functions. To understand how they work and how they relate to health issues, scientists need accurate ways to measure them in our bodily fluids. One exciting method combines Fe3O4/reduced graphene oxide (Fe3O4/rGO) nanocompos