New research from points toward a potential breakthrough to break down toxic forms of mercury ingested from tainted seafood.

A new probiotic could soon tackle the burden of heavy-metal-contaminated fish.

An outbreak of domoic acid poisoning caused by an algae bloom has sickened and killed dolphins, sea birds, sea lions and even ...

Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics is urging Bicolanas and Bicolanos to be wary of banned skin lightening products (SLPs) ...

Developing foetuses are the most vulnerable, as mercury readily crosses the placental barrier, with research indicating that ...

Coronation Street’s Ken Barlow could be set for a surprise new romance with a returning legend, according to soap fans ...

Researchers from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and UCLA announced the creation of an engineered ...

An engineered gut microbe can detoxify methylmercury, reducing the amount that passes into the brain and developing fetuses ...

Key takeawaysUCLA and UCSD scientists inserted DNA-encoding methylmercury detoxification enzymes into the genome of an ...

Key takeaways· UCLA and UCSD scientists inserted DNA-encoding methylmercury detoxification enzymes into the genome of an abundant human gut bacterium ...

"If you have an accident overseas and there's any hint that alcohol was involved, your insurer could deny your travel ...