Posts Tagged ‘toxicology’
Some silver is toxic to cancer cells
U. LEEDS (UK) — Certain silver compounds are as toxic to cancer cells as the leading chemotherapy drug, without the negative side effects, new research finds. Continue…
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Health & Medicine - Jan 18, 2012 12:38 - 0 Comments
Therapy protects liver from drug damage
RUTGERS (US) — Blocking communication between cells may be an effective way to protect the liver from toxic drugs like acetaminophen, new research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 21, 2010 10:54 - 0 Comments
Stress helps homeless parasite survive
INDIANA U. (US)— The parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis requires a stress response system that helps it survive the move to infect new cells. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Aug 20, 2010 15:23 - 0 Comments
Aphid immunity shaped by friendly bacteria
CORNELL (US)—Conventional thinking says that animal immune systems have evolved to defend against harmful microorganisms, but what role do friendly bacteria play in shaping animal immunity? (more…)
Earth & Environment - Apr 12, 2010 12:21 - 0 Comments
In China, a mining town amid toxic heaps
INDIANA U. (US)—Waters around the Xikuangshan mine in southwest China contain levels of antimony that are two to four orders of magnitude higher than normal, making it a unique laboratory to study the contaminant’s environmental impact. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 19, 2010 12:52 - 2 Comments
Dipstick test detects lead in paint
U. ILLINOIS (US)—Yi Lu took another researcher’s discovery about a new way to achieve catalytic reactions and turned it on its head—developing a simple, low-cost lead paint detection method for home and official use. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 11, 2010 7:55 - 1 Comment
Caffeine cocktail: Wide awake and drunk
U. FLORIDA (US) —Adding a jolt of caffeine to alcohol—Red Bull with vodka, for example—has become the cocktail of choice for some college-age adults. However, the combination may make it more difficult to gauge intoxication. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Dec 14, 2009 14:43 - 7 Comments
Just your garden-variety poisonous catfish
U. MICHIGAN (US)—Venomous catfish are far more common than previously thought, a new study finds. (more…)
