Toxic arsenic initially accumulates in the nuclei of plants' cells. This has been revealed by an X-ray examination of the aquatic plant rigid hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum) using DESY's X-ray ...

For over 2,400 years, arsenic — from the Greek word arsenikon, meaning “potent” — has been used as both a therapeutic agent and a poison. During their time, Hippocrates used the arsenic sulfides ...

Arsenic poisoning, or arsenicosis, occurs after the ingestion or inhalation of high levels of arsenic. Arsenic is a type of carcinogen that’s gray, silver, or white in color. Arsenic is extremely ...

Antibiotic resistance has been called one of the biggest public health threats of our time. There is a pressing need for new and novel antibiotics to combat the rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria ...

Arsenic contamination is a serious concern for the millions of people who rely on rice as their staple food. Young children are also at risk if rice-based products make up a large part of their diet.

WASHINGTONWASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration may consider new standards for the levels of arsenic in rice as consumer groups are calling for federal guidance on how much of the carcinogen ...

Rice is a dietary staple for more than half of the world’s population. Due to its high mineral content and gluten-free properties, the pulverized form is usually one of the first solid foods to be ...

The United States does not have specific regulations detailing the permissible levels of toxic elements in foods, whereas many other countries do. For instance, Canada has a specific tolerance level ...

If you've seen or read the recent reports about tests that found arsenic in apple juice, you may be wondering whether it could be dangerous to juice drinkers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...

Creating sustainable water management systems that are both ecologically and economically viable is essential since access to clean and safe water is a basic human right. One of the key elements of ...