Elemental sulfur found in mammalian cells for first time
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Mason Wakley2026-09-28T13:30:00
Analysis suggests that there could be tens of grams of S8 across a human body
Mammalian cells actively produce elemental sulfur, using it as an antioxidant to limit cell damage. While bacteria, plants and fungi are known to produce the material, this is the first time it has been detected in mammals.