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Mercury levels in albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) and the effects of canning

Creator:

Rasmussen, Rosalee S.

Abstract:

Mercury is a toxic heavy metal released into the environment from both natural and anthropogenic sources. The organic form of mercury is a potent neurotoxin that is especially dangerous to developing nervous systems. Results of recent studies have caused the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis
DNA-based identification of commercially important salmon and trout species (genera Oncorhynchus and Salmo) in North America

Creator:

Rasmussen, Rosalee S.

Abstract:

There are seven commercially important species of salmon and trout (genera Oncorhynchus and Salmo) in North America, many of which are closely related but command markedly different prices. The purpose of this research was to provide improved and novel methods for the detection of salmon species substitution on the commercial...

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Dissertation