As the field of chemical pollution research gains ground, researchers are turning their attention to toxic chemicals known as persistent organic pollutants (POPs). These so-called POPs can enter our bloodstream and linger, sometimes for as long as decades. This is a matter of particular concern because POPs are everywhere; they are used in many day-to-day products.
As part of the effort to combat the effect of POPs, one researcher has developed a test that allows us to see the amounts of POPs that accumulate in our bodies. Check out this gallery to learn about your chemical body burden.