Genetically modified zebrafish and fruit flies much on mercury to make it less toxic
Scientists from Australia have successfully bioengineered genetically modified fruit flies and zebrafish capable of absorbing ...
Interesting Engineering on MSN11h
Gene-engineered fruit flies break down one of world’s most dangerous pollutants
Australian scientists have discovered a means of genetically modifying animals -fruit flies and zebrafish, respectively – to ...
Scientific American9h
Penguins Help to Map Antarctica’s Growing Mercury Threat
When Philip Sontag first visited Antarctica as a Ph.D. student, he brought back an unusual souvenir: a huge bag of penguin ...
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Heavy metals in baby food: The hidden danger that could be harming your child's health
Childhood nutrition is much more than a simple question of nutrition. It is the foundation on which our children's future is ...
New Food Magazine6d
New mercury-reducing packaging solution sets a safer standard for canned tuna
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a packaging solution that reduces mercury in canned tuna by ...
Politico Europe8d
Europe’s rivers are awash with mercury and other pollutants, Brussels warns
Roswall has been tasked with producing the European Water Resilience Strategy — an initiative aimed at ensuring the ...
allAfrica.com on MSN7d
Ethiopia: Gold Rush Gone Toxic - Illegal Mining in Tigray Endangers Lives, Environment As Authorities Turn a Blind Eye to Cyanide and Mercury Use
For centuries, artisanal gold miners in the Asgede district, located in the North Western Zone of the Tigray region, have used traditional tools for gold extraction. However, in recent years, this ...