One toxic metal may also substitute for another similar essential metal. (chelation.me)
The most common essential metals that can become toxic are copper and manganese. (tvernonlac.com)
Dr McDevitt and the team of researchers including PhD student Stephanie Begg, who conducted the research, are investigating how the disease - causing bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae is able to scavenge essential metals during infection, and how this might be blocked to prevent disease. (sciencedaily.com)