From lethal spider toxins to eco-friendly pesticides Biological insecticides are naturally derived pesticides that represent an environmentally friendly alternative to many of the existing pesticides used in agriculture. More recently, spider toxins have been employed to develop highly specific pest control agents that have been introduced to the market.
Chemical cocktails in foods increase cancer risk The risk of getting cancer from carcinogens increases dramatically when the substances are mixed.
New invention helps reduce pesticide suicides Pesticides are one of the world’s most common suicide methods. New container makes it difficult to gain access to these deadly substances.
BPA can harm infant brains The industrial chemical bisphenol A (BPA), which is used to make plastics, can impair brain development in newborn mice. The damage can last a lifetime.