Toxicology

The Deepwater Horizon disaster began on April 20, 2010 with an explosion on a BP-operated oil drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico that killed 11 workers. Almost immediately, oil began spilling into the waters of the gulf, an environmental…

Toxic traces found in mussels, clams, and oysters in Oregon's coastal zoneCredit: Kaegan Scully-Engelmeyer Pesticides used in forestry may threaten species in downstream rivers and estuaries, but little is known about the extent to…

Chinese-German research team discovers plant variant that largely neutralises the toxinCredit: Sheng-Kai Sun / Nature Communications The agricultural cultivation of the staple food of rice harbours the risk of possible contamination…

Credit: KIRSTY CHALLEN, B.SC., MBCHB, MRES, PH.D., LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS, UNITED KINGDOM. Des Plaines, IL - Initial management with inhaled methoxyflurane in the emergency department did not achieve the prespecified…

UTMB studied rats to focus on frustration-related behavior GALVESTON, Texas -A team from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) focused on drug addiction research have pioneered a new way to study frustration as a…

The BfR recommends acute reference dose as basis for assessing hemp-containing foodstuff In order to avoid the occurrence of such effects, the Federal Institute for Health Protection of Consumers and Veterinary Medicine (BgVV) recommended…

Credit: Dr. Nigel Raine/ University of Guelph An insecticide used to control pest infestations on squash and pumpkins significantly hinders the reproduction of ground-nesting bees -- valuable pollinators for many food crops, a…

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of man-made chemical compounds and a current, emerging concern to environmental health. PFAS substances have unique characteristics-resistance to heat, water, oil and stains-that make…

Selenium contamination of freshwater ecosystems is an ongoing environmental health problem around the world. A naturally occurring trace element, selenium levels are high in some geologic formations like sedimentary shales that form much…

The use of the polymeric flame retardant PolyFR in "eco-friendly" foam plastic building insulation may be harmful to human health and the environment, according to a new commentary in Environmental Science & Technology. The authors'…

New research suggests that more than 100 chemicals found in plastic toy materials may pose possible health risks to children.Credit: Peter Fantke. It has long been known that several chemicals used in plastic toys in different parts…

ZÜRICH, Switzerland--An international group of scientists is calling for a global intergovernmental science-policy body for informing policymakers, business, and the public about reducing harm from chemical pollution. In a paper published…

Credit: Todd Speakman A study published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry has found long-term impacts of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the northern Gulf of Mexico on bottlenose dolphins' immune function.…

Swimming in indoor or outdoor pools is a healthy form of exercise and recreation for many people. However, studies have linked compounds that arise from chlorine disinfection of the pools to respiratory problems, including asthma, in avid…

Some of the planet's rarest metals - used in the manufacture of smartphones and other electrical equipment - are increasingly being found in everyday consumer plastics, according to new research. Scientists from the University of…

How 'elicitors' can initiate defense responses in plants against herbivores, and can potentially lead to development of pesticide-free agricultureCredit: Gen-ichiro Arimura, Tokyo University of Science Nature has its way of maintaining…

Twenty minutes or longer in the car also raises risk of birth defectsCredit: Stan Lim/UCR A new study finds that California's commuters are likely inhaling chemicals at levels that increase the risk for cancer and birth defects. As…

A George Mason University and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey collaboration received the U.S. Army's Breast Cancer Research Program Breakthrough Award to indicate success likelihood of personalized HER2 biomarker breast cancer…

Commuters now have yet another reason to avoid packing themselves into subway stations. New York City's transit system exposes riders to more inhaled pollutants than any other metropolitan subway system in the Northeastern United States,…

Genetic research using Smithsonian collections reveals the evolutionary path of six toxic butterfly speciesCredit: Robert Robbins, Smithsonian. The Atala butterfly (Eumaeus atala) and its five closest relatives in the genus…