N° 163 – December 2016
Monthly Electronic Newsletter of Sertox (Latin-American Portal of Toxicology) – Year 14

The logo of this month is related with: Mercury levels in one tuna species have decreased along with industrial emissions of it. In this number also: 1) A researcher has discovered ways to immobilize radioactive waste in glass and ceramics; 2) A blood test on future mothers may help identify infants at risk for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder; 3) Chloramphenicol may fight bacteria in a different way from what doctors thought for years; 4) Why poison ivy is so itchy and how researchs are working to quell the rash, study; 5) The illegal snake trade could put wildlife, the environment and human lives at risk, study ...and many others. Our  best wishes for a happy and peaceful holiday. Until next year (and the next issue). JCP