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Blood Test for Aging Protein p16p16INK4a
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 17, 2009
...of organs for transplantation, how well patients are likely to recover after surgery or the future toxicity of chemotherapy for cancer patients," he added.
The study has been published online a...
FDA's Annette McCarthy: We Can Manage Nanotech Food Safety
in Nanotechbuzz, on June 11, 2009
...f a nanotech food additive or coloring's safety should examine its 'impact on identity and toxicity.'"
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Bioremediation of Chromium-Contaminated Waste with Acetic Acid
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 13, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 3765679 Scientists have discovered that the addition of dilute acetic acid or vinegar can help jumpstart bioremediation of chromium-contaminated industrial wastewater .
"Our treatment method reconverts the oxidised chromate to a non-soluble state, w...
Nanotubes Punching Holes in Cancer
in Nanotechbuzz, on August 28, 2008
...cancer cells, then other healthy cells may be protected. The result may be fewer side effects, less toxicity, and more effective treatment of cancer. The future of cancer care will involve more target...
Diatom Reduces Red Tide Toxicity
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 23, 2008
...identified a diatom called Skeletonema costatum that can reduce the levels of the red tide's toxicity to animals and other algae as well.
"What we do know is that this diatom, S. costatu...
Hsp104: Baker's Yeast Protein May Protect Against Parkinson's Disease
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 16, 2008
...ts expressing Hsp104 showed lower levels of alpha-synuclein aggregation and alpha-synuclein-induced toxicity of neurons.
Findings were reported online August 14 at The Journal of Clinical Investi...
Nanomedicine Reviving a Cancer Drug
in Nanotechbuzz, on August 7, 2008
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Many effective drugs never enter the market because of Toxicity and safety issues. An old cancer drug called TNP-470 was being researched in 1990, but clinical studies were stopped when ne...
Over 1 Billion Computers Served
in The Gadgets Weblog, on June 25, 2008
...computer parts are toxic, and with millions of them filling holes in the ground, much of that toxicity could leach into the soil.
What Gartner didn't say is what we should do about all of th...
Deferoxamine Boosts Bone Repair
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 15, 2008
...discovered in an animal study that deferoxamine (trade name: Desferal), a drug used to treat iron toxicity, is able to boost bone healing and regrowth, and may be a potential lead compound for treat...
Taxol+Avastin Greatly Slowed Progression of Breast Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 30, 2007
...d patients can stay on Avastin as long at it works. It is not a chemotherapy drug so it has minimal toxicity. "
A human monoclonal antibody that acts to reduce the development of blood vessels ...
Light Powered Platinum is 80X Powerful Than Similar Cancer Treatments
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 23, 2007
...h light directed specifically at cancer cells containing the compound activating the compound's toxicity and killing those cells.
Normal cells exposed to the compound would be protected by keep...
Wi-Fi Causes Autism?
in The Wireless Weblog, on November 22, 2007
...;s John-Paul Kamath . "Its cause is not completely understood, but it is linked to heavy-metal toxicity."
Still, Kamath points out that there are dissenters - the University of Pennsylvani...
Keck Foundation Grants $1.6 Million to Study Biological Interactions with Nanomaterials
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 11, 2007
...h, researchers can monitor tissue-specific interactions with nanoparticles, developmental and acute toxicity, and the impacts of exposure on gene regulation.
Source: University of Oregon ...
FTY720 May Treat Imatinib (Gleevec)- Resistant Leukemia
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 28, 2007
...vo p210/p190BCR/ABL-driven [including p210/p190BCR/ABL (T315I)] leukemogenesis without exerting any toxicity. Altogether, these results highlight the therapeutic relevance of rescuing PP2A tumor suppr...
Forestry official under judicial fire over fire-retardants
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on August 28, 2007
...Montana.
Mark Rey was given from February of 2006 until August 8, 2007 to complete a review of the toxicity and danger to the environment of chemicals used in a fire retardant, pursuant to a judgment...
Lawsuit filed against chemical bomb turned pesticide
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on August 9, 2007
...Chlorpyrifos is very toxic to humans, between 1 teaspoon and 1 ounce may be fatal. (7) Chlorpyrifos toxicity is considerably greater if administered orally compared to dermal. (11) Primary routes of e...
Purifying Biodiesel from Vegetable Oils
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 6, 2007
...uids made in part by vitamin B4 (choline chloride ).
The process is cheap, simple and low in toxicity, and effectively provides a sustainable methodology for the purification of biodiesel witho...
Portmanteau Inhibitors: New Anti-HIV Method from U of M
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 24, 2007
... The cocktail approach most commonly prescribed to HIV-infected patients is expensive and high in Toxicity because many drugs are taken at one time.
The new concept is named Portmanteau Inhib...
Towards Solving the Mystery of Lou Gehrig's Disease
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 1, 2007
...e further explained:
"If we keep the metals entirely out of the protein, we can explain the toxicity, since even the normal protein forms aggregate at physiological conditions when the metals ...
Cell-Culture Assay to Determine Genetic Toxicity of Drug Candidates
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 22, 2007
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A cell culture test for assessing a drug candidate's genetic toxicity has been developed. It may be cheaper than existing animal tests and would allow genetic toxicity tests to be exami...
Plant Chemical Harmine, Fights Diabetes without Side Effects
in Daily Diabetic, on May 11, 2007
...imited by adverse effects like fluid retention, weight gain, congestive heart failure , liver toxicity, and potential cancer risks.
Thus, alternative approaches to treating insulin resistance ...
Green tea can be harmful IF taken in large quantities
in The Parenting Weblog, on May 8, 2007
...an cause liver and kidney damage if consumed in very large quantities, a review of studies into the toxicity of polyphenols has shown." The study also says that we should not be alarmed by this,...
Lipid-Based Oral Form of Amphotericin B, Treats Fungal Infections with Fewer Side Effects
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 9, 2007
..., Amphotericin B is currently administered intravenously but with toxic side effects: severe kidney toxicity and serious tissue damage at the intravenous injection site.
[Amphotericin B is als...
The ROP18 Toxoplasma Virulence Gene
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 15, 2006
...y School of Medicine in St. Louis have been able to identify one gene that accounts for 90% of the toxicity of a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii , which causes serious disease in patients with ...
Tea Extracts Reduce Skin Damages of Radiotherapy Among Cancer Patients
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 11, 2006
... radiation-induced skin damages .
Pajonk et al. find that tea extracts reduce the duration of skin toxicity following radiotherapy by 5 to 10 days. green tea extracts are more effective than b...
All we want for Christmas is nanotech risk assessment tools
in Nanotechbuzz, on December 2, 2006
... in air and water, within the next 3-10 years.
• Develop and validate methods to evaluate the toxicity of engineered nanomaterials, within the next 5-15 years.
• Develop models for predicting the ...
nanoSTUDIO explores architecture and nanotechnology
in Nanotechbuzz, on November 29, 2006
...ntasy. Students also addressed the social and environmental concerns raised by nanotechnology, from toxicity (nanoparticles are so tiny they can pass through cell membranes) to privacy (who controls t...
Improved Laccase Production On Sugar Cane Bagasse
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 20, 2006
...roduction.
Ethanol was chosen as a laccase-inducer in this study because of its abundance, its low toxicity and low production cost. The research team moreover showed that if it was put into the syst...
Hong Kong testing anti-bacterial nano-coating in subways
in Nanotechbuzz, on November 5, 2006
... found in sunscreens, which the ETC Group wants banned pending further studies of their potential toxicity....
Disinfection By-products (DBPs) in Tap Water Does Not Affect Unborn Fetus, New Study Finds
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 14, 2006
...hlorine with organic material in raw water. Chemical DBPs has been linked to potential reproductive toxicity, including trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs).
Find more details from Sci...
Nanofiber-reinforced napkin detects toxins
in Nanotechbuzz, on September 12, 2006
...le absorbent wipe containing antibodies to numerous biohazards and chemicals. The wipe would signal toxicity by changing color or through another effect when the antibodies attached to their targets. ...
Green Tea/Green Tea Extracts, May Slow the Progression of Huntington's Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 12, 2006
...hat modulators of huntingtin misfolding ... like EGCG are likely to reduce polyglutamine -mediated toxicity in vivo," concluded Ehrnhoefer.
I haven't yet warmed up to green tea. I don't...
Cadmus to present workshop on "Nanotechnology: Managing Health and Environmental Risks"
in Nanotechbuzz, on August 4, 2006
...s of federal agencies regarding regulations for nanotechnology
State-of-the-science regarding the toxicity of nanomaterials
Best EHS practices for handling and managing nanomaterials
The workshop ...
NCMS releases survey of nanotechnology in the US manufacturing industry
in Nanotechbuzz, on August 1, 2006
...dents to science and engineering careers
Barrier: Regulatory and safety concerns/Environmental and toxicity issues
Recommendation: Streamline permit/product approvals at agencies; Increase government...
Mosquito Repellent Compounds From The American Beautyberry
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 3, 2006
...seases, scientists say further research will still have to be performed to ascertain its safety and toxicity levels, and to identify cost-effective production methods.
For further information, see th...
Botox - the magic cure?
in Are you a beauty?, on June 10, 2006
...eive dozens of animals will suffer excruciating pain , while over 50% of them will die during the toxicity test:
Wickham labs inject Botox into the stomachs of hundreds of baby mice each day. The B...
Cysteine Chewing Gum Against Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 23, 2006
... has been known that the amino acid l-cysteine can bind to acetaldehyde and thereby eliminate its toxicity, scientists have developed l-cysteine products that could neutralize acetaldehyde and help ...
Study shows very little toxicity from buckyballs
in Nanotechbuzz, on May 11, 2006
...ffects of carbon nanoparticle buckyballs and concluded, "nanoparticles exhibit very little cytotoxicity over controls."
That's good news for anyone bent out of shape over the MagicNano ...
PET and CT Scan Combo For Accurate Cancer Treatment
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 4, 2006
...otherapy for advanced cases. However, these high doses of radiation that the patients receive cause toxicity and can negatively impact the patients' quality of life.
The pilot study, conducted o...
Wilson Center panel discusses green nanotechnology
in Nanotechbuzz, on April 20, 2006
...n of contaminated sites.
John Carberry added that we need to consider both human and environmental toxicity.
Sean Murdock cited the rapid advance of nanotech solar films, bioenergy applications, whi...
Sens-it-iv: Bioinformatic Simulation to Evaluate Potential Allergens
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 8, 2006
...perimentation. However, the European Union wishes to gradually reduce the number of animals used in toxicity tests.
Sens-it-iv , an integrated European research project aims to develop alternative m...
UCLA unveils new method for testing nanoparticle toxicity
in Nanotechbuzz, on February 6, 2006
...als means they may be harmful to humans and the environment. Current understanding of the potential toxicity of nanoparticles is limited, but research indicates that some of these products may enter t...
Nanotechnology environmental, health and safety debate heats up
in Nanotechbuzz, on December 19, 2005
... which are toxic? Under what conditions? And can we make and purify them in different ways to avoid toxicity - to make 'green' nanomaterials?"
And while the Federal government is ...
Medicine in children
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 17, 2005
...re nights I lie awake and think of our kids and try to think of better ways we can limit the toxicity as much as possible."
Pediatricians say it can sometimes be challenging to determine ...
Plectasin: Novel Antimicrobial Peptide
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 12, 2005
... now known to be resistant to conventional antibiotics . Additonally, it showed extremely low toxicity in mice.
If proven safe and effective in humans, could be on the market by 2012, said Lehr...
Making supply chain green
in Supplychainer, on September 27, 2005
...iteria for surfactants, a key ingredient in many soaps and detergents, include aquatic toxicity, biodegradability, EU environmental classification and acute human toxicity. Based on the results...