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What’s true when it comes to chemical regulations in the U.S.

20 Oct 2019January 3, 2020
Given the details and complexities of chemical regulation, it is not surprising that there is some confusion over what it entails. It took me several classes and specific readings to…
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What studies should we believe?

9 Sep 2019February 2, 2020
Have you come across scientific studies that produced opposing conclusions on the same topic? Are carbohydrates responsible for weight gain? Does the pesticide glyphosate cause cancer? Does Prozac effectively treat…
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Why synthetic chemicals seem more toxic than natural ones

24 Aug 2019December 7, 2019
This post was originally published in Aeon Magazine. I wrote this article in the hope that it addresses the disproportionate fear that many people associate with chemicals, and to also…
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Correlation vs Causation

18 Dec 2018February 2, 2020
  As noted in this classic science comic, people often think correlation implies causation. And this is probably every scientist's pet peeve -- it is definitely one of mine. Let's…
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Precision Pesticides

13 Nov 2018November 3, 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…
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Structure and activity

15 Aug 2018October 7, 2020
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…
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Mapping the sensitivity of multiple species

3 Aug 2018March 13, 2020
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…
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Why we need a science-based approach to help the monarch butterflies

5 Jul 2018March 31, 2020
[This post was originally published in Students of SETAC Outreach. The work described in this article has now been published: https://setac.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/etc.4672 ] I will start by acknowledging this: I am…
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Biological scaling

15 Apr 2018November 3, 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…
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Genetic resistance

24 Mar 2018November 3, 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…
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Environmental toxicology laws in the U.S.

13 Jan 2018December 18, 2019
Many environmental toxicology laws (and laws pertaining to it) were passed in the United States in the last 100 years. I have listed the major ones with a short description…
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Rachel Carson’s legacy

8 Jan 2018November 3, 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…
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