A study reveals ancient Indian scholars understood mineral acids centuries earlier than previously believed, challenging historical narratives.

Phytic acid is a substance found in many plant-based foods. It is also called inositol hexaphosphate and IP6. This acid is the primary way phosphorus is stored in many plants, including beans, seeds, ...

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DEMINERALIZATION of specimens for the preparation of histological sections is a time-consuming process. Mineral acids demineralize the specimens faster than chelating agents or organic acids, but the ...