Toxicology – Page 6
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PodcastChemistry World podcast - August 2014
This month, how artificial comets may explain the origins of asymmetry in life. Plus, we speak to Martyn Poliakoff
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ResearchOrgan–organ interactions could compound nanoparticle damage
Dual-organ simulation uncovers possible toxicity mechanisms that result in liver injury
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NewsNickel allergy case highlights nanoparticle unknowns
Chemist’s metal hypersensitivity after weighing powder on open bench underlines safety needs
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ResearchFatal toxins found in ‘edible’ wild mushrooms
Deadly kidney disease linked to one mushroom may also be caused by a related species that was thought to be safe to eat
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Research
Pre-childbirth solvent exposure raises breast cancer risk
Women working with solvents before having children are more at risk
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Business
Nano risk register not necessary, says BASF
Reach covers the relevant information, and a register risks attracting unwarranted stigma
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ResearchThree glowing mice
People’s exposure to nanoparticles could be tested for with skin biopsies
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OpinionThe morning after the night before
Replacing alcohol with a more benign drug sounds like a great idea, but it faces insurmountable hurdles, says Mark Peplow
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FeatureGiving screening the green light
Chemists are working with toxicologists at an earlier stage to avoid problems further down the chain, as Emma Davies reports
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NewsCall to overhaul liver toxicity testing
Outdated tests could be causing drug candidates to be scrapped without reason, say scientists
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Business
BASF introduces cell-based allergen test
Non-animal test for cosmetic ingredients to comply with Reach regulation
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Opinion
Is lead linked to violence?
Examining the evidence for the link between lead exposure and violence, Paul Illing finds a cautionary tale
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CareersToxicologist with pesticides on the brain
Vanessa Fitsanakis’ career in toxicology goes all the way back to the farm where she grew up. Helen Carmichael traces her journey from agriculture to academia
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Business
EPA focuses on five chemicals
Risk assessments for five chemicals put out for public consultation
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OpinionColour and controversy
Bob Hefford considers the spotted past and uncertain future of the chemicals that built the hair dye industry
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OpinionSilicone safety: the status quo
Public alarm over the use of silicone is unwarranted, says Alan Lansdown
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Opinion21st century toxicology
Thomas Hartung discusses the next generation of toxicity testing and the regulatory science of the future
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News
Non-animal testing
L’Oréal has joined the US EPA to help develop alternatives to animal toxicity tests
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Business
Children's lungs are more susceptible to nanoparticles
Infant lungs are particularly prone to nanoparticle deposition, be it from pollution or inhaled medicines