New form of melanin has ability to protect human tissue from X-rays
Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 10:50
in Biology & Nature
Packing for outer space? Here’s one thing you won’t want to forget. Northwestern University researchers have synthesized a new form of melanin enriched with selenium. Called selenomelanin, this new biomaterial shows extraordinary promise as a shield for human tissue against harmful radiation. “Given the increased interest in space travel and the general need for lightweight, […]