Researchers discover how selenium is incorporated into proteins

Friday, October 7, 2016 - 05:01 in Biology & Nature

Humans need eight essential trace elements for good health, and one of them is selenium -- a powerful antioxidant that is important for thyroid and brain function as well as metabolism. Researchers have now discovered exactly how selenium is incorporated into selenoproteins.

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