Arsenic is a trace element that lies just below phosphorus—which is essential for all living organisms—in the periodic table. This close chemical relationship means that cells are not always ...

In addition, the team found rainwater samples with methylated arsenic compounds in them. These compounds are produced when organisms like bacteria, algae, plants, or fungi absorb inorganic arsenic ...

Arsenic has two chemical forms, inorganic and organic (the latter of which can be less toxic), and is naturally part of the minerals in the earth's crust. (Note, here organic is a chemistry term ...

The Girl Scouts of the USA is responding to recent claims that its cookies contain “toxic” metals and other potentially harmful ingredients.

Dr. Kn_pe, at Oberzeiring, sent to Professor Schaefer in Graz, who was intrusted w_th the chemical examinations, the urine of an individual who consumed arsenic for thirty years. He felt in the ...