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Study Links Indoor Mold Toxins to Pet Dermatitis

SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — A groundbreaking study by South Korean researchers has revealed that indoor mold toxins can trigger and exacerbate atopic dermatitis not only in humans but also in companion animals, the National Research Foundation of Korea announced on December 26. The research team, led by professor Kim Ha-jung from Chonnam National University’s [...]

Gov’t Bans Shellfish Harvesting over Paralytic Toxins

SEOUL, Mar. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — High levels of paralytic toxins have spread along South Korea’s southeastern coast and contaminated shellfish, the maritime ministry said Wednesday, vowing to tighten oversight over the harvesting of the seafood. Earlier this month, paralytic toxins were detected in waters near the southern port city of Busan and Geoje Island [...]