In the event of a nuclear catastrophe, taking iodine can help to protect against some types of radiation exposure. During a such an event, radioactive iodine can be released into the environment.

A three-part complex based on the molecules that give "Conan the Bacterium" its radiation resistance may protect humans against damage from ionizing radiation. New insight into how unique bacteria ...

Diagnosis of chronic sialadenitis can readily be accomplished when the patient's history of having received radioactive iodine is factored ... a 6-hour half-life and does not produce any ...

On Earth, the antioxidant could be used for protection against accidents that release radiation. Now, the team is curious to see whether this triple complex behind Deinococcus’ antioxidant ...

It has a history of fiercely protecting its intellectual property, having won a $100 million judgment against fake Hermès websites. It also won another in 2022 against artist Mason Rothschild who ...

Scientists develop antioxidant inspired by Deinococcus radiodurans The compound can withstand radiation 12,000 times higher than lethal do Potential use in space exploration and treating ...

Recent and ongoing approaches to the management of radiation-induced mucositis ... and glutathione) for protection against chemoradiotherapy in 63 patients, all but 1 of whom had oral squamous ...

Together, these components form a potent trio that provides the bacterium with protection against radiation. This discovery could pave the way for similar protective measures for astronauts and ...

Hanford, near the Tri-Cities, was constructed as part of the Manhattan Project, the United States’ race against Germany ... particularly radioactive iodine-131. After detecting high levels ...

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