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   Lauren Weinstein (lauren@mastodon.laurenweinstein.org)'s status on Sunday, 30-Aug-2026 08:02:44 JST Lauren Weinstein

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   More details unconfirmed: Student claimed they had synthesized the substance. Initial blood tests not indicating mercury toxicity.

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     Lauren Weinstein (lauren@mastodon.laurenweinstein.org)'s status on Sunday, 30-Aug-2026 08:02:45 JST Lauren Weinstein

     There reportedly has been a contamination incident now undergoing cleanup at the MIT Chemistry Lab involving apparently unauthorized use of dimethyl mercury, involving one student who is now in hospital. This substance is almost unimaginably toxic even if a tiny fraction of single drop is absorbed. It will pass through all common protective gloves in seconds. Reportedly all known exposures have led to death or permanent vegetative states.

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