How do researchers determine how toxic a chemical is? A toxicologist explains alternatives to animal testing
Thousands of chemicals in industry haven’t been thoroughly tested for their safety and toxicity. Researchers are working to ...
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Effects of ethanol on the digestive system
Excessive alcohol consumption is a significant public health concern, responsible for approximately 6% of all deaths and contributing to 5.1% of the global disease burden. Alcohol use is a major risk ...
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Traumatic brain injuries have toxic effects that last weeks after initial impact − an antioxidant material reduces this damage in mice
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) While much of the physical brain damage occurs instantly – called the primary stage of ...
Jet fuel risk: what effect will North Sea tanker crash have on environment?
Collision area has massive populations of seabirds, such as puffins and gannets, while porpoises and seals breed nearby ...