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Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DO Alcohol can be detected in a urine test for up to 24 hours. After heavy alcohol consumption, the urine will likely test positive for alcohol for 72 hours or ...

When we drink alcohol, an enzyme in our bodies called alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) breaks it down into a compound called acetaldehyde. Another enzyme, aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH), then turns ...

The liver is a large, glandular, vital organ divided into two main lobes with a major role in metabolism, detoxification and production of chemicals necessary for digestion. The liver is ...

In 2020, Lausanne's soil was contaminated with dioxins from manufacturing processes. Cleaning is expensive and time-consuming, leaving officials unsure whether to proceed. EPFL scientists are ...

Oxidative Stress: Neuropathy, Excitability, and Neurodegeneration.