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,…
The plasticizers contained in many everyday objects can impair important brain functions in humans. Biologists from the University of Bayreuth warn of this danger in…
Increased foraging and reduced aggression have the potential to alter stream functioning. Pharmaceutical pollution is found in streams and rivers globally, but little is known…
Many cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada likely contain high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a potentially toxic class of chemicals…
UNESCO IOC delivers 1st global assessment report after 7 years’ work by 109 experts in 35 countries, creating a baseline to detect and gauge the…
NUI Galway study confirms that the Noble False Widow spider does have public health implications. The research team established a DNA database to allow clinicians…
An international team of scientists led by microbiologists Professor Alexander Loy from the University of Vienna and Professor David Schleheck from the University of Konstanz…
A team of researchers for the first time has found a correlation between the levels of bacteria and fungi in the gastrointestinal tract of children…
Venom expert Dr. Ronald Jenner from the Natural History Museum together with his colleague Dr. Eivind Undheim, who is associated with The University of Oslo…
Invasive water plant becomes breeding ground for a lethal cyanobacteria. The alarm bells began ringing when dozens of eagles were found dead near an Arkansas…
A new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Toxicological Research & Application shows acute exposure of a 3D human bronchial tissue model to e-cigarette aerosol…
When power stations burn coal, a class of compounds called Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, or PAHs, form part of the resulting air pollution. Researchers have found…
New science suggests the FDA should test all food chemicals for safety. A food preservative used to prolong the shelf life of Pop-Tarts, Rice Krispies…
Every minute of the day we throw away 3 million face masks. Many end up as potentially toxic micro- and nanoplastic or carriers for other…
Inspired by fungus, new form of synthetic melanin acts as natural detoxifier. The idea of creating selectively porous materials has captured the attention of chemists…
Swimming in indoor or outdoor pools is a healthy form of exercise and recreation for many people. However, studies have linked compounds that arise from…
Our consumer products, such as food, cosmetics, and clothes, might be filled with nanomaterials — unbeknownst to us. The use of nanomaterials remains unregulated and…
Microscopic fibers created during the laundry cycle can cause damage to the gills, liver, and DNA of marine species, according to new research. Scientists at…
