Thimerosol, a preservative developed by Eli Lily, was once widely used in vaccines. That was until it was identified as the source of the largest exposure to mercury in the United States in children under 18 months of age and mandated to be removed from vaccines. However, amazingly, despite its well-documented potential toxic effects, this harmful preservative remains present in the flu vaccine, which is given to pregnant women, the elderly and children. A team of researchers examined the toxicity of thimerosal within the body including neurons. They explored: Neurotoxic mechanisms How the body detoxifies mercury The use of...