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, […]

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