Scientists led by the University of Denmark have fabricated a 0.30 cm2 selenium (Se) solar cell with a world record open-circuit voltage of 0.99 V. “We analyzed the loss mechanisms still present in ...

Aliasger K. Salem receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. He serves on the Executive Board of the American Association for Pharmaceutical Scientists. Selenium is a nutrient that plays ...

Selenium is an essential trace mineral that is important for many functions in the body. Recent research suggests that selenium has anti-aging properties and may even protect against age-associated ...

Selenium is a group 16 element with the atomic number 34. It is a metalloid and shares several of its properties with oxygen and sulfur, which are the most well-known members of this group. Jons Jakob ...

Everyone has heard of essential vitamins and minerals like protein, calcium, and others. What most people don’t realize, however, is that there is a long list of different minerals that your body ...

Selenium, a trace element, has significant benefits for thyroid, immune, heart, and brain health when consumed in recommended amounts. However, its excess can cause severe health issues, including ...

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