Arsenic, a human carcinogen, is found at over 47% of Superfund sites and is released into drinking water supplies from both natural and human sources. It can cause gastrointestinal effects such as nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain and central and peripheral nervous system disorders. Although exposure to arsenic has been associated with numerous human health affects, the toxicity of arsenic is particularly difficult to characterize, as its chemistry is complex. SBRP-funded research has focused on measuring arsenic's impacts on human populations, improving our understanding of the mechanisms of arsenic toxicity and developing improved remediation techniques.
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