When should a mold inspection and mold testing be considered? When visible mold is present, or there is a smell of mold. Here a mold inspection and mold test can reveal whether there is indeed elevated mold, and where it is located. There have been plumbing leaks or...
The Environmental Relative Moldiness Index A research tool, called the Environmental Relative Moldiness Index (ERMI), has been developed by the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development (ORD). Dust samples are collected in a home and DNA...
Are Mold + Mycotoxins Making You Sick? by Dr. Bill Rawls Posted 7/27/18 Even if you can’t see it or smell it, there’s a good chance that mold is lurking somewhere in your home or office. Studies show that more than 50% of homes and more than 85% of commercial...
Mycotoxins We Test For AFLATOXINS A family of fungi strains that affect plant products, aflatoxins have been linked to liver cancer, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and other health issues. Exposure occurs when consuming contaminated plant products, eating meat or dairy from...
Mycotoxin: Ochratoxin A Health Effects: Ochratoxin A has been shown to interfere with cellular physiology in multiple ways. It inhibits synthesis of phenylalanine t-RNA complex, inhibits mitochondrial ATP production, and stimulates lipid peroxidation. It has been...
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