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‘Super antibodies’ for snake toxins: How dangerous DIY experiment helped scientists make new antivenom
The researchers showed “super antibodies” from the man’s blood prevented toxic damage from neurotoxins found in the venoms of ...
Treated Like Dirt: Uncovering the toxic soil lurking in L.A.’s burn zones
A Times investigation finds toxic levels of lead in soil in Altadena and Pacific Palisades that the government refused to ...
The L.A. wildfires left lead and other toxins in the soil of burn zones. Here are their health risks
The Times tested for lead, mercury and other heavy metals in Altadena and Pacific Palisades. From respiratory problems to ...