Scientists develop a fast system to detect metal concentrations in iron and steel industry workers

TimeNovember 20, 2007 - 5:00am
LinkScientists develop a fast system to detect metal concentrations in iron and steel industry workers [1]
DescriptionThis method will analyze the levels of chromium, manganese and nickel in the employee's organism to determine possible work-related poisoning. Scientists from the University of Granada proposed to replace traditional blood and urine analyses with saliva and hair analyses, which are less invasive. A course at the Centro Mediterraneo at UGR on waste treatment discussed health problems caused by continuous exposure to different poisons.
SourceAAAS Science News

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