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SLU researcher reassigned after exposing toxic metals in Lake Maurepas

A Southeastern Louisiana University professor who led research uncovering toxic heavy metals in Lake Maurepas was abruptly removed from the project this week, Louisiana Illuminator writes.  Fereshteh Emami, an analytical chemist and principal investigator on the university’s monitoring effort, says she was reassigned to a full-time teaching role this week and barred from continuing her research. Emami’s work—published in two …

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Eating eggs linked to less buildup of toxic proteins

Eating eggs linked to less buildup of toxic proteins

Share on PinterestEating eggs regularly is linked to less buildup of toxic proteins in brain, according to a study on human brains. Image credit: Ingrid Bertens/Stocksy A study finds that eating eggs is associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Using brain autopsies, the scientists also showed that those who ate eggs more regularly had less protein buildup …

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King Charles III’s Lovely Garden at Highgrove Is a Toxic Workspace, Miserable Staff Say

King Charles III’s Lovely Garden at Highgrove Is a Toxic Workspace, Miserable Staff Say

King Charles’ staff should get counselling, report finds King Charles III’s famous garden may look nice, but it’s a miserable place to work. A new investigation by the London Sunday Times has uncovered extraordinary allegations by the beleaguered royal gardening team at the king’s private Gloucestershire home, Highgrove House. The report claims that, of the 12 full-time gardening staff who …

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