Basics of Toxicology Designing good ecotoxicology studies 17 Nov 2021November 17, 2021 Featured image: A conceptual model to explain how monarch butterflies could be exposed to insecticides used in Midwest agriculture. Figure obtained from Krishnan et al. (2021). As an insect toxicologist,…
Special Topics What’s true when it comes to chemical regulations in the U.S. 20 Oct 2019November 27, 2021 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…
Special Topics What studies should we believe? 9 Sep 2019December 29, 2021 Featured image: Couldn't resist the cuteness. Image taken from Pixabay Have you come across scientific studies that produced opposing conclusions on the same topic? Are carbohydrates responsible for weight gain?…
Special Topics 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…
Special Topics Correlation vs Causation 18 Dec 2018December 29, 2021 Featured image: A comic strip explaining the difference between correlation and causation. Image source: xkcd.com As noted in this classic science comic, people often think correlation implies causation. And this…
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