Ozone saps toads’ immune systems

The ozone in smog can impair immunity in human lungs. A laboratory study now indicates that the pollutant can do the same in toads.

GUINEA PIG? Cane toads showed immune system damage from ozone. Dohm

Michael R. Dohm and his colleagues at the University of Hawaii at Hilo placed cane toads (Bufo marinus), collected locally, into a chamber for 4 hours with air containing 0.2