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Carbon monoxide-releasing molecules

Okay kiddo, so you know how we have to be careful around smoke and things that can make us sick, right? Well, something called carbon monoxide can be very dangerous for people to breathe in.

But some really smart scientists have figured out a way to make something called carbon monoxide-releasing molecules. These molecules are kind of like little robots that can carry the carbon monoxide around the body and release it in a safe way.

This might not seem important, but sometimes when people are sick or injured, their bodies need more oxygen than usual to help them get better. Carbon monoxide-releasing molecules can help deliver that oxygen and make people feel better faster.

So basically, carbon monoxide-releasing molecules are like little helpers that can make our bodies feel better when we're sick or hurt. Cool, huh?