Assistant Professor, Northwestern University
I study bacteria in the environment, using tools like proteomics to understand microbial metabolism of organic pollutants such as dioxins.
I am interested in how individual microbes and microbial communities evolve in response to anthropogenic chemicals and other stimuli.
Many household products contain antimicrobial chemicals banned from soaps by the FDA
Jan 19, 2017 12:46 pm UTC| Insights & Views Business Health
This year marks 20 years since Hasbro was fined for false advertising, claiming their Playskool toys laden with the antimicrobial chemical triclosan would keep kids healthier. It is also the year when soap manufacturers...