Kobe University scientists discovered gourds like pumpkins absorb soil pollutants. A specific protein variant transports these toxins to edible parts, ...

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A microscopic protein twist explains why pumpkins soak up pollution, and how they might one day help remove it.

Pumpkins, squash, zucchini and their relatives accumulate soil pollutants in their edible parts. A Kobe University team has ...

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