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01 October 2008
Now this is the sort of medical breakthrough that cheers the heart. It seems that compounds in red wine may protect cells from radiation-related damage, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have discovered.
To be precise, the acetylated resveratrol, which is found in red wine and numerous plants, may give some protection against exposure to radiation.
The boffins gave acetyl-altered resveratrol to mice before they were exposed to radiation and discovered, so it is reported, that the rodents' cells were protected from radiation damage.
Now the team is conducting further studies to determine whether acetylated resveratrol can help protect humans.
As the World Nuclear News online service noted: "Currently there are no drugs on the market that can protect against or counteract radiation exposure, but the research has raised hopes among observers that one may be developed based on consumption
of wine."
Better not tell the control room operators at EDF's nukes. There'll be no stopping them.
Tags: EDF
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