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Woodrats duplicated their genes to survive eating poisonous plants
Woodrats survive on toxic creosote plants by copying detox genes, producing more enzymes to break down plant toxins and avoid ...
Red dye No. 3 is now banned in the US. Here’s what studies show about more common dyes
Made from petroleum and chemically known as erythrosine, red dye No. 3 is a synthetic color additive used to give foods and beverages a cherry-red color.
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Pest control experts warn to look out for these 5 winter garden pests – plus tips on how to stop them ruining your yard before spring
Of course, which pests you get in your yard during the winter season will vary from region to region. There are other factors ...
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Rats in Nosferatu
Nosferatu employed 2,000 rat actors. You know what they say — it takes a village (of rats). Speaking with Vulture, Eggers estimated that his production used 2,000 live rats. In some more populated ...
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FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 From Food, Beverages and Ingested Drugs, Citing Link to Cancer in Lab Rats
After decades of debate, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a ban on Red Dye No. 3, a synthetic food ...
Hold On to Your Jelly Bellies — Red Dye No. 3 Is Officially Banned From Foods
Despite the recent ban, Red No. 3 has been on the chopping block for years. It was originally banned from cosmetics in 1990 ...
Why the FDA ban on Red No. 3 food dye matters, according to health experts
The FDA ha banned Red No. 3 from food and drugs due to its potential cancer risk. A Yale professor and toxicologist and ...