While our cells are performing some important, basic functions, they can generate compounds known as reactive oxygen species ...

For the first time, researchers have been able to show how a cell closes the door to free radicals – small oxygen molecules that are sometimes needed, but that can also damage our cells. The study is ...

IN recent months the importance of the reactivity of the free radicals in polymerization systems has been stressed, in particular the ability of a free radical both to initiate and terminate reaction ...