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Early detected Minamata disease victims were the tip of a large iceberg

Early detected Minamata disease. AoS

The Chisso Company began discharging contaminated wastewater into the sea at Minamata in 1932. Twenty-four years later, in 1956, some inhabitants were found with acute, severe, profound neurological disorders, including not only sensory disturbances but also walking,

Key elements of proteins involved in the bacterial production of the toxin methylmercury

Mercury is a prevalent global pollutant that has adverse effects on human health.  This toxin is present in the environment not only as a result of releases during natural events, such as volcanic eruptions, forest fires and