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Dustin Odom

Dustin Odom is a news writer at Biology Insights reporting on household chemical hazards. Before turning to science reporting, he worked general-assignment beats for a major metropolitan paper. Odom graduated with a BS in Biology and now examines everyday safety questions, investigating accidental exposures to domestic cleaning products and common materials.

Is Receipt Paper Toxic? What the Science Says Safety
Is White Out Toxic? The Risks of Correction Fluid Safety
What Happens When You Mix Pee and Bleach?Chemistry
Tritiated Water: Sources, Health Risks, and Uses Chemistry
Are Reed Diffusers Carcinogenic?Safety
Is Plaster of Paris Toxic? Safety Precautions Explained Safety
What Happens If You Put a Penny in Your Mouth?Safety
Is Burning Silicone Toxic? The Dangers of the Fumes Safety
Are Wax Melts Bad for You? The Health Risks Explained Safety
What Happens When You Mix Bleach and Alcohol?Chemistry
Is the Liquid Inside Squishy Toys Toxic?Safety
What pH Level Will Burn Skin?Safety
What Happens if You Eat a Silica Packet?Safety
How Many Raw Beans Will Kill You?Safety
Are Moth Balls Dangerous? Health Risks and Safe Use Safety
What Chemicals Are in Paint, From VOCs to Lead Chemistry
Is Melting Plastic Toxic? The Health Risks Explained Safety
What Is a Poison: Definition, Types, and Effects Safety
Are Highlighters Toxic? What to Do If Exposed Safety
Are Chokecherries Poisonous to Humans?Botany
What Happens to Your Body If You Drink Ink?Safety
Is Super Glue Non-Toxic? The Real Dangers Explained Safety
Is Eating Pencil Lead Harmful? The Real Risks Safety
What Chemicals Can Kill Frogs and How They Work Environment
Can You Die From Sitting in a Car in the Garage?Safety
What Is White Dirt and Why Do People Eat It?Nutrition
Can you get ink poisoning from drawing on your skin?Safety
Are Broken Fluorescent Bulbs Dangerous?Safety
Can I Eat Rust? What Happens If You Ingest It?Safety
What Happens If You Eat Concrete?Safety