Warning lights mark shellfish that aren't safe to eat

Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 15:30 in Biology & Nature

Red tides and similar blooms can render some seafood unsafe to eat, though it can be difficult to tell whether a particular batch harbors toxins that cause food poisoning. A new kind of marker makes it easier to see if shellfish are filled with toxin-producing organisms.

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