Radioactive substances such as americium can enter the human body in accidents and accumulate in the kidneys. Researchers at TU Dresden and the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf have now for the first time systematically investigated what exactly this does there and how to get rid of the dangerous intruders. Their findings could improve treatment after radiation accidents. | more
Brazil nuts are considered to be selenium bombs, but they also contain radioactive radium. Researchers from Dresden have now measured for the first time how much of it actually ends up in our bodies. The results reassure nut fans. | more
