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Neurotoxin in Seafood Causes Kidney Damage at Levels FDA Considers Safe
A chemical found in seafood is known to cause brain damage, but a recent study found that the toxin is damaging to the kidneys at much lower concentrations. The findings, appearing in an upcoming issue of Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, suggest that officials may need to reconsider what levels of the toxin are safe for human consumption.
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