Researchers have found that organic vapor can dissolve molecular salts in a phenomenon known as organic deliquescence. Similar to how water vapor can induce deliquescence of compounds like calcium ...

Identification of a compound that reduces the "cloudiness" associated with cataracts could lead to a new therapeutic for this common, age-related eye disorder. Cataracts are the most frequent cause of ...

A natural polyphenol found in green tea may help prevent heart attacks and strokes. The polyphenol, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), is known to have antioxidant properties, and it is already an ...

Solubility functions by a group of rules that determine how dissolvable a substance (solute) is in solvent and depends entirely on the physical and chemical properties of the solute and solvent. That ...

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Injections of fat-dissolving compounds are one of the hottest new medical procedures out there -- but doctors warn that science doesn't yet back up their safety or effectiveness. The FDA, reports the ...

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Researchers have reported a new type of electronic device that can be triggered to dissolve through exposure to water molecules in the atmosphere. The work holds promise for eco-friendly disposable ...

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