Extracting Samples from Mississippi River (IMAGE)

University of Minnesota

Extracting Samples from Mississippi River

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University of Minnesota researchers extract sediment samples from Lake Pepin at the Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota to test for specific dioxins derived from the antibacterial agent triclosan, used in many hand soaps, deodorants, dishwashing liquids and other consumer products.

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