Finding toxic carcinogenic metals faster in foods and water

(University of Johannesburg) Finding out if the food and water we consume are safe from toxic and carcinogenic metals can now be much faster and simpler. Researchers at the University Johannesburg developed an efficient and more sensitive method to test for dangerous levels of heavy metals, like arsenic, cadmium and chromium in vegetables and water. The method can be used to test other foods also. A clay-based adsorbent makes testing for several metals at the same time possible.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news