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Podcast: Science Quickly
Episode: What’s Actually In Your Tattoo Ink? No One Really Knows
Description: Nearly a third of U.S. adults have tattoos, but how many people know what's really in the ink? Despite new regulations, researchers have found many commercial inks contain unlisted and potentially harmful ingredients. John Swierk, an assistant professor of chemistry at Binghamton University, and his team are trying to figure out exactly what goes into each vial of tattoo ink—and how tattoos actually work—to help make body art safer.Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions, comments or ideas for stories we should cover!Discover something new everyday: subs...