Scientists inserted DNA-encoding methylmercury detoxification enzymes into the genome of an abundant human gut bacterium. The engineered bacterium detoxified methylmercury in the gut of mice and ...

New research from points toward a potential breakthrough to break down toxic forms of mercury ingested from tainted seafood.

Have you ever hesitated to treat yourself to a tuna steak or a colorful sushi plate because of concerns about mercury and ...

Researchers from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and UCLA announced the creation of an engineered ...