A new technique based on machine learning and stem cells may lead to personalized testing for hazardous chemicals and make toxin testing on animals a thing of the past. Dubbed ‘forever chemicals’ ...
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Grass seed that you should never forage

Many people assume the grass growing in yards and fields offers a straightforward wild food source. In reality, the grass family includes more than 11,000 species, and edibility varies widely.
Human data generally are not a part of toxicity-testing strategies despite the importance of human responses to potentially toxic agents. Although animal toxicity studies and in vitro studies provide ...
A team of agricultural and environmental scientists has developed a simple biochar based technology that can strip self toxic chemicals from pepper growing soils and restore healthy seed germination.
A vast number of chemicals are registered for production and use around the world. But only a portion have been thoroughly evaluated for their toxicity due to time, cost, ethical concerns and ...
So many chemicals to test, so little resources and time. Adam Gault/OJO Images via Getty Images A vast number of chemicals are registered for production and use around the world. But only a portion ...