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UrduTaenia solium –also called pork tapeworm–is a parasite which causes disease around the world, particularly in very poor communities with deficient santiation and where pigs roam free. Researchers have now analyzed the efficacy and adverse effects of three chemotherapeutics against…
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Study gauges efficacy of drugs against pork tapeworm
Taenia solium –also called pork tapeworm–is a parasite which causes disease around the world, particularly in very poor communities with deficient santiation and where pigs roam free. Researchers have now analyzed the efficacy and adverse effects of three chemotherapeutics against…
Low doses of radiation used in medical imaging lead to mutations in cell cultures
Discovery that radiation creates breaks that allow in foreign DNA must be confirmed in animal studies
New Method Detects Toxin Exposure from Harmful Algal Blooms in Human Urine
FAU Harbor Branch Researcher Collaborates with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Low doses of radiation used in medical imaging lead to mutations in cell cultures
Discovery that radiation creates breaks that allow in foreign DNA must be confirmed in animal studies
Study gauges efficacy of drugs against pork tapeworm
Taenia solium –also called pork tapeworm–is a parasite which causes disease around the world, particularly in very poor communities with deficient santiation and where pigs roam free. Researchers have now analyzed the efficacy and adverse effects of three chemotherapeutics against…
UMass Amherst researchers identify new mechanism involved in promoting breast cancer
Study found two cosmetics chemicals damage DNA of breast cells at low doses
Study contests use of smoked cannabis in treatment of cocaine addiction
Researchers in Brazil evaluated cocaine and crack addicts undergoing rehabilitation for six months and observed a higher relapse rate and worse cognitive impairment among patients who smoked cannabis to try to mitigate their craving for cocaine
UMass Amherst researchers identify new mechanism involved in promoting breast cancer
Study found two cosmetics chemicals damage DNA of breast cells at low doses
Study contests use of smoked cannabis in treatment of cocaine addiction
Researchers in Brazil evaluated cocaine and crack addicts undergoing rehabilitation for six months and observed a higher relapse rate and worse cognitive impairment among patients who smoked cannabis to try to mitigate their craving for cocaine
UMN and Windgap Medical receive $3.2 million NIH grant to develop cyanide antidote autoinjector
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities and Windgap Medical have received a $3.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a new device to quickly administer a recently developed antidote for cyanide poisoning. Under the grant,…
UMN and Windgap Medical receive $3.2 million NIH grant to develop cyanide antidote autoinjector
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities and Windgap Medical have received a $3.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a new device to quickly administer a recently developed antidote for cyanide poisoning. Under the grant,…
Why did we give sailors and soldiers shark repellent that … didn’t work? (video)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2020 — People have been developing different forms of shark repellent for decades — the military even issued a chemical shark repellent called “Shark Chaser” to pilots, sailors and astronauts(!) from the end of World War II…
Why did we give sailors and soldiers shark repellent that … didn’t work? (video)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2020 — People have been developing different forms of shark repellent for decades — the military even issued a chemical shark repellent called “Shark Chaser” to pilots, sailors and astronauts(!) from the end of World War II…
Why did we give sailors and soldiers shark repellent that … didn’t work? (video)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2020 — People have been developing different forms of shark repellent for decades — the military even issued a chemical shark repellent called “Shark Chaser” to pilots, sailors and astronauts(!) from the end of World War II…
Reducing aluminium intake can minimize potential health risks
BfR Opinion No. 045/2019 of Nov. 18, 2019
Trace Metals in Leatherback Turtle Eggs May Harm Consumers
Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) eggs laid in Bocas del Toro nesting beaches in the Panamanian Caribbean may be harmful to consumers. According to a study by the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) and collaborating institutions, they contain high concentrations of…
Common plasticizer disrupts C. elegans egg production
Low doses of phthalate cause increased double-strand breaks in DNA during roundworm egg formation
Common plasticizer disrupts C. elegans egg production
Low doses of phthalate cause increased double-strand breaks in DNA during roundworm egg formation
Tissue-Engineering, Estrogenic Chemical–Induced Responses, and Life-Stage Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling Featured in January 2020 Toxicological Sciences
In addition to research exploring such areas as biomarkers, nano- and neurotoxicology, and developmental and reproductive toxicology, the January 2020 issue of Toxicological Sciences features a new article category, ToxPoint, to underscore cutting-edge topics in toxicology.
Examining vaping particle size and deposition
E-cigarette use is rising, particularly among young adults and teens. Recent illnesses and deaths attributed to vaping have caused intense scrutiny of the chemicals in e-liquids and vapor, but little is known about the size of vaping particles and their…
Two drugs used in combination prove to be effective against most aggressive asbestos cancer in mice
CNIO researchers and authors of the finding want to start clinical trials
Examining vaping particle size and deposition
E-cigarette use is rising, particularly among young adults and teens. Recent illnesses and deaths attributed to vaping have caused intense scrutiny of the chemicals in e-liquids and vapor, but little is known about the size of vaping particles and their…
Two drugs used in combination prove to be effective against most aggressive asbestos cancer in mice
CNIO researchers and authors of the finding want to start clinical trials
Brake dust air pollution may have same harmful effects on immune cells as diesel exhaust
Metal particles from the abrasion of brake pads – up to a fifth of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution at roadsides – may cause inflammation and reduce the ability of immune cells to kill bacteria a new study has…
Cannabis edibles present novel health risks
With the recent legalization of cannabis edibles in Canada, physicians and the public must be aware of the novel risks of cannabis edibles, argue authors in a commentary in CMAJ ( Canadian Medical Association Journal ): http://www. cmaj. ca/ lookup/…
Cannabis edibles present novel health risks
With the recent legalization of cannabis edibles in Canada, physicians and the public must be aware of the novel risks of cannabis edibles, argue authors in a commentary in CMAJ ( Canadian Medical Association Journal ): http://www. cmaj. ca/ lookup/…
Pharmacies leave customers hanging when it comes to disposing of antibiotics and opioids
Fewer than half gave correct instructions for proper disposal, and just 10% have takeback programs
California law banning sale of cosmetics tested on animals goes into effect January 1st
The California Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act has since been replicated in other states
Which of these mushrooms could kill you? (video)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27, 2019 — There are tens of thousands of mushroom species out there, and some of them could kill you. Today we’re going to test how well you can separate the perfectly safe from the perilously poisonous, and…
Rise in serious harm to children caused by powerful painkillers, says study
Drugs including fentanyl and methadone increase a child’s risk of needing medical treatment
UTHealth’s Cynthia Ju awarded NIH grants for liver injury research
Tiny solutions are being sought for big liver problems by a scientist at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Armed with two grants totaling $3.6 million from the National Institutes of Health…
It’s a small (coal-polluted) world, after all
A study published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry underscores that the release of pollutants in one region can have implications beyond its borders; emphasizing the dire need for global collaboration on environmental issues. The study suggests that coal-burning activities in…
UTHealth’s Cynthia Ju awarded NIH grants for liver injury research
Tiny solutions are being sought for big liver problems by a scientist at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Armed with two grants totaling $3.6 million from the National Institutes of Health…
Rise in serious harm to children caused by powerful painkillers, says study
Drugs including fentanyl and methadone increase a child’s risk of needing medical treatment
It’s a small (coal-polluted) world, after all
A study published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry underscores that the release of pollutants in one region can have implications beyond its borders; emphasizing the dire need for global collaboration on environmental issues. The study suggests that coal-burning activities in…
Is there a link between lifetime lead exposure and dementia?
Toronto, ON — To the medical community’s surprise, several studies from the US, Canada, and Europe suggest a promising downward trend in the incidence and prevalence of dementia. Important risk factors for dementia, such as mid-life obesity and mid-life diabetes,…
Following scientific literature review, Imperial Brands calls for legalisation of snus in EU
Following a new literature review* of the harm reduction potential of snus, Imperial Brands – owners of leading snus brand Skruf – has urged the European Union (EU) to re-examine its position on the product. Published in the prestigious Harm…
Forecast to help shellfish growers weather toxicity
Deep learning algorithms can help the shellfish industry avoid disruptions caused by harmful algal blooms
Is there a link between lifetime lead exposure and dementia?
Toronto, ON — To the medical community’s surprise, several studies from the US, Canada, and Europe suggest a promising downward trend in the incidence and prevalence of dementia. Important risk factors for dementia, such as mid-life obesity and mid-life diabetes,…
Following scientific literature review, Imperial Brands calls for legalisation of snus in EU
Following a new literature review* of the harm reduction potential of snus, Imperial Brands – owners of leading snus brand Skruf – has urged the European Union (EU) to re-examine its position on the product. Published in the prestigious Harm…
Forecast to help shellfish growers weather toxicity
Deep learning algorithms can help the shellfish industry avoid disruptions caused by harmful algal blooms
More efficient risk assessment for nanomaterials
UFZ researchers analyse biological mechanisms of action and identify biomarkers
More efficient risk assessment for nanomaterials
UFZ researchers analyse biological mechanisms of action and identify biomarkers
Perinatal exposure to flame retardant alters epigenome, predisposing metabolic disease
UMass Amherst scientist expanding chemical exposure research to include humans
Perinatal exposure to flame retardant alters epigenome, predisposing metabolic disease
UMass Amherst scientist expanding chemical exposure research to include humans
Scientists at the Forefront of Disease Etiology, Endocrine Disruption, Risk Assessment, and More Recognized with 2020 SOT Awards
The Society of Toxicology (SOT) is pleased to announce the 2020 SOT award recipients. This year’s honorees come from a variety of backgrounds, educational experiences, and career paths and are recognized for their immense contributions to toxicology.
Scales offer insight into chronic stress of fish, University of Guelph research finds
For years, aquatic researchers have sought an easy way to determine when wild fish are under stress. Now University of Guelph researchers have shown for the first time that a key stress hormone, cortisol, accumulates in fish scales slowly and…
Scales offer insight into chronic stress of fish, University of Guelph research finds
For years, aquatic researchers have sought an easy way to determine when wild fish are under stress. Now University of Guelph researchers have shown for the first time that a key stress hormone, cortisol, accumulates in fish scales slowly and…
Regional trends in overdose deaths reveal multiple opioid epidemics, according to new study
AMES, Iowa – The United States is suffering from several different simultaneous opioid epidemics, rather than just a single crisis, according to an academic study of deaths caused by drug overdoses. David Peters, an associate professor of sociology at Iowa…