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Methylmercury
Methylmercury (sometimes methyl mercury) is an organometallic cation with the formula [CH3Hg]+. It is a bioaccumulative environmental toxicant.
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Heavy metals in seafood: Satisfactory results of interlaboratory comparison
Fifty-seven laboratories from 29 countries volunteered to put their measuring competence to the test. Each laboratory received a sample without knowing the levels of heavy metals present, and was asked to measure and report ...
Nov 24, 2010 |
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Why mercury is more dangerous in oceans
Even though freshwater concentrations of mercury are far greater than those found in seawater, it's the saltwater fish like tuna, mackerel and shark that end up posing a more serious health threat to humans ...
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Jun 27, 2010 |
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Mercury in fish seems to raise blood pressure in spite of nutrients
(PhysOrg.com) -- The negative impact of high amounts of methylmercury in seafood on blood pressure may outweigh the protective effects of fish nutrients, researchers report in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart As ...
Oct 05, 2009 |
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Groundwater fingered as a source of methylmercury in coastal waters
For the first time, scientists have detected a highly toxic form of mercury in groundwater flows at two coastal sites in California.
Jun 09, 2009 |
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