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A toxicologist's guide to poison ivy's itch and bee stings' burning pain: Two examples of nature's chemical warfare

Enjoying the outdoors carries the danger of running into nature's less-friendly side: toxic plants and animals. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. As toxicologists at ...
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Inside the frightening symptoms triggered when poison ivy is swallowed

This video examines what happens when the toxic oils in poison ivy make contact with your mouth, throat, and stomach. Viewers ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Now is the worst time of year for poison ivy exposure in Wisconsin, experts say

That brush with that shrub or vine might seem innocent as you're planting or hiking in the woods on a nice summer day in Wisconsin. But be aware. It could be a brush with poison ivy. And when you come ...
SFGate

A toxicologist’s guide to poison ivy’s itch and bee stings’ burning pain – 2 examples of nature’s chemical warfare

(THE CONVERSATION) Enjoying the outdoors carries the danger of running into nature’s less-friendly side: toxic plants and animals. As toxicologists at the University of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Poison ...
The Telegraph

A toxicologist’s guide to poison ivy’s itch and bee stings’ burning pain – 2 examples of nature’s chemical warfare

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Christopher P. Holstege, University of Virginia and Sandra H. Nixon, University of ...