toxic

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"We did not expect the beetles to be able to convert the spruce's defenses into more toxic derivatives in such a targeted way," said lead author Ruo Sun from the Department of Biochemistry.

From Science Daily

For-sale signs continue to appear and questions over what toxic substances remain in the soil and whether it’s safe to return to the burned areas loom.

From Los Angeles Times

Bass said that, contrary to popular belief, some of the pesticides that are used in organic agriculture are sometimes more toxic than conventional pesticides.

From Salon

Singer and actress Ashley Tisdale has spoken out about being "brought to tears" by being a member of a "toxic mom group", which she ultimately decided to leave.

From BBC

Others behaved more like the older toxic compounds, producing dangerous levels of uncoupling.

From Science Daily