Gut Reaction To Arsenic Exposure Simulated

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Sat, 10/11/2008 - 21:30

A simulated gastrointestinal system is helping scientists test contaminated soil for its potential to harm humans.

The method is likely to save time and money for people hoping to repurpose land with an industrial past. Most testing for potential arsenic exposure is conducted in recognition of a dirty little secret of modern life: Humans unknowingly eat a little bit of soil each day.

For children who might play on contaminated soil and ingest dirt, the testing is considered particularly important.

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