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An Anaerobic Biosensor Assay for the Detection of Mercury and Cadmium
Published on: December 17, 2018
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Among a wide spectrum of heavy metals, mercury is one of the most toxic ones that have a negative effect. The studies of hydrocoles have ascertained a certain association of the fish content of mercury with the pollution of water spaces. The content of mercury in finished fish products can be reduced, by correctly choosing manufacturing operations.
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