Researchers at Imperial College London have confirmed that drug-resistant mold infections originating from gardens, homes, and farms are causing persistent, life-threatening illness in humans. Molds like Aspergillus fumigatus are ubiquitous around the world, so the...
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...
Most other mold companies will not reveal the following, but we have been doing so for 21 years because it is our mission to get good factual information about mold out there to combat all the misinformation and fiction that dominates our industry. Ready? When should...
Mycotoxin: Sterigmatocystin. Sterigmatocystin is a potentially carcinogenic and hepatotoxic mycotoxin, similar to Aflatoxins but not as toxic. Sterigmatocystin is a precursor in the biosynthesis of Aflatoxins. It has been detected in many damp, mold-contaminated...
Mycotoxin: Aflatoxin (AT) Aflatoxins are the most toxic and potent hepato-carcinogenic natural compounds ever characterized. There are four major Aflatoxins: B1, B2, G1, G2. Aflatoxin B1 is the most potent carcinogen and is the major mycotoxin produced by A. flavus....
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