MIT student under medical care, chemistry building closed, after possible exposure to highly toxic mercury compound

4 verified updates • corroborated by 1 independent source • tracked since August 29, 2026

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Aug 29, 02:30 PM 1 source: The Boston Globe
MIT student hospitalized after being exposed to dimethyl mercury, city of Cambridge says
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Aug 29, 07:00 PM 1 source: The Boston Globe
MIT student hospitalized, chemistry building closed, after potential exposure to highly toxic mercury compound
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Aug 29, 11:30 PM 1 source: The Boston Globe
MIT under medical care, chemistry building closed, after possible exposure to highly toxic mercury compound
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Aug 30, 12:00 AM 1 source: The Boston Globe
MIT student under medical care, chemistry building closed, after possible exposure to highly toxic mercury compound