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Scientists develop gene-edited wheat that can make toasted bread less carcinogenic
(www.theguardian.com)
this post was submitted on 07 Apr 2026
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Breathing in oxygen causes oxidative stress, hence antioxidants
Note that many things called antioxidants (e.g. whats in some fruits) are actually oxidizing but trigger your body's own antioxidant production mechanisms