Triclosan: Antibacterial Handsoap Chemical Poses Risks In Animal Models

Sunday, August 12, 2012 - 14:00 in Biology & Nature

Triclosan, an antibacterial chemical widely used in hand soaps and other personal-care products, may impair muscle function. It hinders muscle contractions at a cellular level, slows swimming in fish and reduces muscular strength in mice, according to research from the University of California, Davis, and the University of Colorado.  read more

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