Testing the Water: DNA Sampling to Detect ...

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Testing the Water: DNA Sampling to Detect Water...

Dan DeBaun

Researchers have found a new way to accurately detect microbial contaminants in our waterways, with a unique ability to identify the source of contamination.

Researchers have found a new way to accurately detect microbial contaminants in our waterways, with a unique ability to identify the source of contamination.

Are Substitute PFOAs a Threat to Drinking ...

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Are Substitute PFOAs a Threat to Drinking Water Quality?

Are Substitute PFOAs a Threat to Drinking Water...

Dan DeBaun

The US EPA recently updated drinking water guidelines for perfluorinated compounds, issuing a lifetime health advisory of 70 ppt for human exposure.

The US EPA recently updated drinking water guidelines for perfluorinated compounds, issuing a lifetime health advisory of 70 ppt for human exposure.

Drugs in Wastewater Unlikely Crime Busters

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Drugs in Wastewater Unlikely Crime Busters

Drugs in Wastewater Unlikely Crime Busters

Dan DeBaun

New research shows that wastewater treatment facilities can play a key role in helping to monitor drug usage, ultimately helping track illegal drug operations.

New research shows that wastewater treatment facilities can play a key role in helping to monitor drug usage, ultimately helping track illegal drug operations.

Strategies to Mitigate Environmental Damag...

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Strategies to Mitigate Environmental Damage Cau...

Dan DeBaun

Careful consideration must be given to the location and operation of hydropower dams to mitigate negative ecological effects.

Careful consideration must be given to the location and operation of hydropower dams to mitigate negative ecological effects.

BPA can Reprogram the Brain, Changing Sexu...

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BPA can Reprogram the Brain, Changing Sexual Behavior of Turtles

BPA can Reprogram the Brain, Changing Sexual Be...

Dan DeBaun

Researchers now have shown how BPA not only physically feminizes male turtles, but it also reprograms the brain, making them exhibit female behavioral patterns.

Researchers now have shown how BPA not only physically feminizes male turtles, but it also reprograms the brain, making them exhibit female behavioral patterns.

Industrial Chemicals found in American All...

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Industrial Chemicals found in American Alligators & African Crocodiles

Industrial Chemicals found in American Alligato...

Dan DeBaun

Two new studies have found that Alligators on separate continents have levels of PFAA's (the non-stick chemical coatings) at detectable levels in their blood.

Two new studies have found that Alligators on separate continents have levels of PFAA's (the non-stick chemical coatings) at detectable levels in their blood.