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Remedy or Poison? How Microplastics Influence Copper Ion Toxicity in Aquatic Plants

September 10, 2022 . Posted in Eye on China, Vol 26 No 9 & 10

Researchers have found that the impact of microplastics on aquatic plants may not be as clear-cut as expected, depending on the prevailing aquatic conditions. In recent years, microplastics are...

How Nature’s Deadliest Venoms are Being Turned into Life-Saving Medicines

September 1, 2022 . Posted in Editor's Choice, Features, Vol 26 No 9 & 10

For thousands of years, animal venoms have been used in traditional medicine. Today , many of their compounds, specifically from snakes, are being examined for their potential in therapy. Here, we...