peroxide

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When parasites were grown under low-oxygen conditions, which reduces hydrogen peroxide production, the crystals slowed to about half their usual speed, despite the parasites otherwise remaining healthy.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

When the researchers treated stressed skin cells with catalase, a naturally occurring antioxidant enzyme that breaks down hydrogen peroxide, cellular stress levels dropped.

From Science Daily • Jan. 20, 2026

The team then investigated whether neutralizing hydrogen peroxide could reverse the damage.

From Science Daily • Jan. 20, 2026

These altered bacteria produced much less hydrogen peroxide and were no longer able to block wound healing.

From Science Daily • Jan. 20, 2026

He took out a dark bottle of peroxide and bandages and placed them on the counter.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai