The mathematical journey of dioxins through the cow

What do cows and mathematics have in common? In his talk "The mathematical journey of dioxins through the cow", Jan-Louis Moenning shows pictorially how dioxins enter the cow and what effects this has. To do this, the cow is not only reduced to its essential components - blood, fat and one or two organs - but also presented as a mathematical equation. Jan-Louis Moenning explains here how this works and what dioxins are.

5 slammers, 2 moderators, 350 visitors: This was the 3rd BfR Science Slam. Whether bacteria in flour, dioxins in cows or fish poisoning - the topics were exciting and our slammers made the audience laugh. The event was hosted by the forensic biologist and author Dr Mark Benecke with the support of Professor Dr Dr Andreas Luch, Head of the Department Chemicals and Product Safety at the BfR.