Chemicals in Food Packaging Infiltrate Our Bodies, Scientists Crack Mystery of New Blood Groups

More than 3,000 chemicals from food packaging have infiltrated our bodies, raising concerns about potential health risks. Scientists have made a breakthrough in discovering a new set of blood groups, shedding light on the implications for blood transfusions. Plus, the Mississippi Science Fest returns this week with events in Jackson, Meridian, and Indianola.

Sources:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/09/16/more-than-3000-chemicals-food-packaging-have-infiltrated-our-bodies/
https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-keep-discovering-new-blood-groups-type-anwj-nhs-abo-rhesus/
https://www.supertalk.fm/mississippi-science-fest-returns-this-week-with-events-in-jackson-meridian-and-indianola/
https://www.supertalk.fm/mississippi-science-fest-returns-this-week-with-events-in-jackson-meridian-and-indianola/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) More than 3,000 chemicals from food packaging have infiltrated our bodies
(00:03:30) Scientists Crack a 50-Year Mystery to Discover a New Set of Blood Groups
(00:05:45) Mississippi Science Fest returns this week with events in Jackson, Meridian, and Indianola
(00:08:26) Mississippi Science Fest returns this week with events in Jackson, Meridian, and Indianola