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