public posts

The select public posts from syn·op·sis, written and reviewed by iSci students at McMaster University. Each post is interdisciplinary in nature, and a wide variety of subject matter is covered. So sit back, relax, and start learning.



An Analytical Method for Quantifying Carcinogenic Nitrites in Processed Meats Copy

For many, processed meats are a dietary staple. From the cold cuts in sandwiches and the pepperoni on pizza to the salami in charcuterie boards, these meats pose significant health risks. In 2015, the World Health Organization classified processed meats as a group one human carcinogen (Zhu, et al., 2014). The group one categorization is Read the full article…