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Trace elements in ginger can indicate a plant's origin

Researchers in their laboratory at Örebro University have examined eleven products containing fresh and dried ginger bought from grocery stores in Sweden and Croatia, where the tropical herb originates from China, India, ...

Chemists design a next generation of weight-loss drugs

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are used by more than 15 million adults in the U.S., or 4.5% of the population. Despite their effectiveness, they have drawbacks. Their effect may not last after discontinuing use, ...

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