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Biological toxins are poisonous substances produced by certain microorganisms, animals, and plants. Examples of toxins of biological origin include Diphtheria Toxin, Tetrodotoxin, Pertussis Toxin, ...

“When conditions are right, waters off the coast of California can experience large-scale toxic algal blooms that are capable ...

When the summer sun shines and temperatures climb, conditions are ripe for Minnesota lakes to produce harmful algal blooms. The ...

When ingested in low doses, the toxin can cause tingling or numbness. High amounts can trigger paralysis and death. Some newts harbor enough TTX to kill several people. Marine animals including ...

A man was taken into police custody and faces charges for animal cruelty and possession of a controlled substance after he was allegedly seen on security footage beating a sick sea lion with a ...

These contaminants can be synthetic or natural (microbial, plant and animal toxins), and people are exposed to them through food, drinking water, air and skin contact. As the name suggests, food ...