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In a forthcoming special issue of the Inderscience publication, the International Journal of Environment and Pollution (2008, Volume 32, Issue 4), researchers from various fields explain how living organisms can be used to track the dispersal of atmospheric pollutants, particulates, and trace... view more (2008-04-25)

Breast-feeding still best despite environmental chemicals in human milk
The presence of environmental chemicals in human milk does not necessarily indicate health risks for infants, according to researchers.   view more (2005-09-26)

Study uses stream fish as indicators of water quality
For many years, regulatory agencies have used chemical standards to assess water quality.   view more (2005-11-01)

Chair of Animal Welfare Physiology at The Royal Veterinary College
Collaboration Between The Royal Veterinary College And Silsoe Research Institute Professor Lance Lanyon, Principal and Dean of The Royal Veterinary College is pleased to advise all staff that the College has entered into a collaborative agreement with the BBSRC's Silsoe Research Institute. The... view more (2003-12-05)

New sensor system improves detection of lead, heavy metals
The Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has developed a new rapid, portable and inexpensive detection system that identifies personal exposures to toxic lead and other dangerous heavy metals.   view more (2008-02-13)

BIOMARKERS IN ADOLESCENTS COULD PROVIDE MEASUREMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (p 1660)
Biological markers in adolescents could be a reliable measure of exposure to environmental pollutants, according to a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET which highlights how increased exposure among adolescents slows sexual development. Human exposure to chemicals is normally monitored by... view more (2001-05-23)

Probe into link between caffeine consumption and low birthweight
The Universities of Leicester and Leeds have been commissioned by the Food Standards Agency to study the possible association between maternal caffeine consumption and low birthweight. The Agency has commissioned the study to reduce uncertainties in the current risk assessment and provide a more... view more (2003-05-12)

Mouth may tell the tale of lung damage caused by smoking
Cells lining the mouth reflect the molecular damage that smoking does to the lining of the lungs, researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center report today at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research.   view more (2008-04-14)

Research shows certain metabolites responsible for initiating breast and prostate cancer
Cancer researchers have discovered that metabolites of natural estrogens can react with deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) to cause specific damage that initiates the series of events leading to breast, prostate and other human cancers.   view more (2006-03-29)
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