Case Solved: The Biosynthesis of Strychnine
Researchers from Jena show how the poison nut tree forms strychnine. A team of scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena…
Toxicology News
Combining Certain Medications With Ibuprofen Can Permanently Injure Kidneys
Commonly prescribed hypertension medications may be harmful in combination with ibuprofen. People with high blood pressure are often treated with a combination of diuretics (sometimes…
Many “Eco-Friendly” Children’s Products Actually Contain Toxic PFAS Chemicals
Clothing, bedding, and furniture labeled as water- or stain-resistant are most likely to contain PFAS. With more consumers demanding products free of toxic ingredients, determining…
5 Vegetables You Should Never Eat Raw
We all know that vegetables should form part of a healthy diet. Many, such as broccoli, peppers, and carrots, are much better for you when…
Unexpectedly High Levels of Hazardous Chemicals Found in Nail Salons
First assessment of chemical exposures among nail salon technicians in Canada found unexpectedly high exposures to several chemicals used as plasticizers and flame retardants. A…
Cleaning May Not Protect You From This Cancer-Causing Chemical Inside Your Car
Masks could work for more than COVID-19 An N95 mask might protect commuters from aerosolized TDCIPP, a step commuters might consider since cleaning the car’s…
Poisoning From Lead Ammunition Is Stunting Bald Eagle Rebound
Bald eagle populations have slowly recovered from near devastation after the government banned DDT in 1972, but another ongoing issue has weakened that rebound –…
Scientists Warn That Triclosan – Found in Toothpaste and Toys – Triggers Harm to the Gut
Research by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an international team traces the toxic impact of a common consumer product on the…
5 Things to Know About Triclosan
What Is Triclosan? Triclosan is an ingredient added to many consumer products intended to reduce or prevent bacterial contamination. It is added to some antibacterial…
800% Increase in Cannabis Poisoning in Young Children After Legalization
Ontario saw nine times more emergency department (ED) visits per month for cannabis poisonings in young children under the age of 10 after Canada legalized…
High Levels of Potentially Harmful PFAS Chemicals Found in Anti-Fogging Sprays and Cloths
Products popular among glasses-wearers during masked pandemic. The anti-fogging sprays and cloths many people use to prevent condensation on their eyeglasses when wearing a mask…
Black Widow Neurotoxin: From Spider’s Venom to Medical Applications
Phobias are often irrational by nature – especially in the case of spiders, as these creatures are usually more afraid of humans than vice-versa. But:…
Toxin Sponges May Protect Poisonous Birds and Frogs From Their Own Poisons
A team of researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Stanford University, and the California Academy of Sciences (CAS) has uncovered new clues…
Benzodiazepines and “Z-Drugs” Increase Death Risk When Taken With Opioids
A new study by Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers of more the 400,000 Medicare patients taking medications for insomnia found that the risk of death…
Global Plastic Pollution May Be Nearing an Irreversible Tipping Point
Current rates of plastic emissions globally may trigger effects that we will not be able to reverse, argues a new study by researchers from Sweden,…
Worrying New Insights Into the Chemicals in Plastics – Significant Risk to People and the Environment
Plastic is practical, cheap and incredibly popular. Every year, more than 350 million metric tons are produced worldwide. These plastics contain a huge variety of…
Strange Biology: The Very Venomous Caterpillar
The venom of a caterpillar, native to South East Queensland, shows promise for use in medicines and pest control, Institute for Molecular Bioscience researchers say….
Tarantula Toxin Attacks With Molecular Stinger – May Hold Answers to Better Control of Chronic Pain
Venom immobilizes prey by interfering with sodium channels that generate electrical signals in the animal’s nerve cells. Oversized, hairy tarantulas may be unsightly and venomous,…
