Special Topics Why synthetic chemicals seem more toxic than natural ones 24 Aug 2019August 24, 2019 This post was originally published in Aeon Magazine Many people believe that chemicals, particularly the man-made ones, are highly dangerous. After all, more than 80,000 chemicals have been synthesised for…
Special Topics Precision Pesticides 13 Nov 2018August 24, 2019 This post was originally published in ICM Blog Pesticides are substances that are designed to control pests. Every year, nearly six billion pounds of pesticides are applied worldwide. In agricultural…
Special Topics Structure and activity 21 Oct 2018January 21, 2019 There is a reason why toxicologists love chemical structures. Because structures tell stories. And there is this cool model with a not-so-cool name that helps translate chemical goop into interesting…
Special Topics Mapping the sensitivity of multiple species 3 Aug 2018February 24, 2019 Coffee, chocolates and alcohol..how I cherish them. But a dog probably doesn't feel the same -- all these three items are poisonous to them! And this difference is the basis…
Special Topics Why we need a science-based approach to help the monarch butterflies 5 Jul 2018May 9, 2019 [This post was originally published in Students of SETAC Outreach] I will start by acknowledging this: I am lucky to be working with monarch butterflies. Not only are they fascinating…
Special Topics Biological scaling 15 Apr 2018January 21, 2019 Did you know that deer with relatively larger antlers are more aggressive? That smaller animals have relatively greater metabolic rates? Welcome to the concept of allometry (or biological scaling), which…
Special Topics Genetic resistance 24 Mar 2018January 27, 2019 When you hear the term genetic resistance, what enters your mind? Probably antibiotic resistant bacteria which are one of the biggest emerging concerns for health professionals. Or you probably heard…
Special Topics Environmental toxicology laws in the U.S. 13 Jan 2018January 21, 2019 Many environmental toxicology laws were passed in the United States in the last 100 years. I have listed the major ones with a short description of what they state. While…
Special Topics Rachel Carson’s legacy 8 Jan 2018January 27, 2019 If there is one name you should know if you want to learn more about environmental toxicology, it is this -- Rachel Carson. She is called the mother of the…
