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Scientists Decode How Harmful Algae Produce Toxins in World-First Study

Scientists Decode How Harmful Algae Produce Toxins in World-First Study

DAEJEON, Jan. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB) announced on January 23 that its researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery, becoming the first in the world to unravel how harmful microalgae produce toxins and develop a biological control method to inhibit this process. Microalgae, single-celled organisms crucial to marine [...]

Study Links Indoor Mold Toxins to Pet Dermatitis

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

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 [...]