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Researchers at the University of Michigan have identified a hidden source of error in microplastic measurements: the gloves ...

Exposure to chemical and biological contaminants on the fire ground is an increasing concern for long-term fire fighter health. Cancer and other diseases resulting from chronic exposures has become a ...

Biohazardous agent refers to an agent that is biological in nature, capable of self-replication, and has the capacity to produce deleterious effects upon biological organisms. Biohazardous agents ...

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(Beyond Pesticides, October 23, 2025) A global literature review of pesticide residues in marine seaweed, published in Marine Pollution Bulletin, highlights the widespread presence of pesticides in ...

In medical testing and laboratory settings, pumps are needed to move biological samples such as blood, serum, cells, and proteins. However, these same samples can contaminate a pump’s internal ...

Two commonly employed systems for achieving these goals are Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs) and Laminar Flow Cabinets (LFCs). While these cabinets may appear similar and both rely on HEPA filtration ...