PAMELA S. TURNER
Two genetically male frogs mating. The male frog on the bottom produces viable eggs because he was exposed to the pesticide atrazine early in life. Photo courtesy Tryone Hayes.
Tanzanian spray toads
Book Twelve...arrggghh!
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Frog Blog: Writing, Science, and NatureAtrazine in the News (Unfortunately)September 16, 2009
A flurry of articles have appeared since the New York Times ran a story entitled "Debating How Much Weed Killer Is Safe in Your Water Glass." A few highlights: the Huffington Post Investigative Fund ran a story, including a video report that includes an interview with Tyrone Hayes. The Center for Biological Diversity then put out a press release with the cheery title "New Research: Herbicide Atrazine Linked to Cancer, Birth Defects, Endocrine Disruption and Endangered Species Impacts." My thanks to Tyrone for these links.
Book Trailer for THE FROG SCIENTISTAugust 28, 2009 If you'd like to see and hear Tyrone Hayes, the biologist I profiled in THE FROG SCIENTIST, just click on the video above. The Frog Scientist Raps!July 15, 2009
Tyrone Hayes, the scientist I profiled in The Frog Scientist, has an Atrazine Rap on YouTube. When was the last time you heard a scientist rap about his research? YouTube also has a video of a more detailed talk by Tyrone: From Silent Spring to Silent Night. Guaranteed, you'll want to buy a Brita water filter after you watch this.
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