toxin

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That included investment in products to help teachers with administrative tasks, an automated mapping system to monitor puffin populations using drones, and software to identify toxins which could give firefighters cancer.

From BBC

It’s a good way to start the day and clear out the toxins.

From Los Angeles Times

Botulinum toxin - commonly known by the brand name Botox - is more widely known for its use as a cosmetic treatment which works by blocking signals from the nerves that control the facial muscles.

From BBC

The proposed law specifically applies to homes damaged in urban or “wildland-urban interface” fires — such as those in January 2025 — where burning structures, cars, utilities and other items generate more toxins than a rural wildfire.

From Los Angeles Times

"The body treats microplastics as foreign intruders, which prompts the brain's immune cells to attack them. When the brain is stressed by factors like toxins or environmental pollutants this also causes oxidative stress," he said.

From Science Daily