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Killer Yeast: Assassins of the Microworld
Killer yeasts secrete toxic proteins. Known as killer toxins, the proteins can eliminate susceptible cells within their own species or...
Sylvia Rose
Dec 10, 20246 min read
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Food Pathogens: Family Health & Safety
Pathogens of food include Bacillus cereus , Salmonella typhimurium , Aeromonas hydrophila , and Pseudomonas fragi . Each of these...
Sylvia Rose
Nov 9, 20243 min read
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Almadén Mines: Ancient Mercury Extraction
The Almadén Mines in central Spain have an infamous past driven by profit and greed. The deadly history of ancient Almadén revolves...
Sylvia Rose
Sep 8, 20246 min read
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Making Sulfuric Acid in History & Today
Sulfuric acid (Hâ‚‚SOâ‚„) is one of the most important chemicals in the world, with many uses from car battery production to fertilizer...
Sylvia Rose
Aug 31, 20243 min read
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Pretty Poisons: Holly, Yew, Mistletoe
Holly, yew and mistletoe, the most cheerful and celebrated of seasonal plants, are also the most poisonous. These three toxic beauties...
Sylvia Rose
Oct 1, 20236 min read
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