The Neighborhood Toxicologist

The Neighborhood Toxicologist summarizes information on chemical contaminants that impact our daily lives and our environment.

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Showing posts with label toxin. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Tetrodotoxin 101

A good way to hook students into the wonderful world of toxicology is tetrodotoxin. Sound familiar? It’s what makes fugu, or puffer fish, ...

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Emily Monosson: I am an environmental toxicologist, writer, consultant, and mother of two children aged eleven and thirteen. My focus as a toxicologist is the impact of emerging contaminants on human health and the environment, particularly on aquatic systems. I write for local newspapers and journals, reporting and interpreting current research on environmental contaminants. I am also involved in the development and stewardship of the Encyclopedia of Earth (www.eoearth.org). You can contact me at: emonosson@verizon.net

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