Plants make their own version of aspirin, researchers find
Sunday, September 21, 2008 - 09:07
in Biology & Nature
Scientists say plants may produce an aspirin-like chemical as an immune reaction to stress. Detecting the substance may help show early signs of disease. Aspirin is among the most popular remedies used by people. Turns out some plants like it too.
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