Study reveals new technique for fingerprinting environmental samples
Groundbreaking research led by the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute (DOE JGI) demonstrates for the first time that the signatures of the genes alone in terrestrial and aquatic samples can accurately diagnose the health of the sampled environments. This study, published in the April 22nd edition of the journal Science positions large-scale genome sequencing to accelerate advances i...Compounds in plastic packaging act as environmental estrogens altering breast genes
Compounds found in plastic products used to wrap or contain food and beverages have aroused concerns as possible cancer-causing agents because they can sometimes leach out of the plastic and migrate into the food, especially after heating or when the plastic is old or scratched. In two studies funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Cente...UN environmental agency steps up battle against marine pollution
Coastal pollution, including plastic waste, discarded lead-acid batteries and used oils and lubricants, will come under renewed attack under a new agreement signed by the United Nations environmental agency and an international treaty body controlling hazardous wastes. The Memorandum of Understanding, signed last week in Nairobi, Kenya, by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Regional Seas Program...Grass makes environmentally friendly biofuel
Grow grass, not for fun but for fuel. Burning grass for energy has been a well-accepted technology in Europe for decades. But not in the United States. This alternative fuel easily could be produced and pelleted by farmers a...Environmental chemical cocktail may sabotage sperm
New research has shown that combinations of chemicals found in everyday products and food have subtle but potentially damaging effects on sperm fertility. Professor Lynn Fraser told the 21st annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology today (Wednesday), that her previous research had shown that certain chemicals known to mimic the female sex hormone, oes...Benchtop Laminar Flow Hood (Environmental Control Module) from Terra Universal, Inc.
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Description:This modular benchtop fume hood ventilates and purifies chemical fumes, allowing safe indoor release of exhaust. Bonded charcoal filters remove most organic contaminants. Configurations are available with vertical or horizontal flow; options include final HEPA filter, work bench and air velocity gauge....Analysis of Bacterial Assemblage Genetic Diversity in Environmental Samples Using the DCode System
Derek Cody and Laura G. Leff, Department of Biological Sciences, Kent StateUniversity, Kent, Ohio Assessing bacterial genetic diversity in natural environments is problematic because of difficulties in culturing native bacteria and the large number of species that may be encountered. The morpho...Computer recycling: An environmental mandate the private sector can support
But what does your home look like? Are your closets or basements cluttered with...Environmental group works to run cars on Culver's old frying oil
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The current state of energy policy in the Wisconsin, especially after the California Energy Crisis and the Blackout of 2003, is undergoing a paradigm shift. There was a time when the major power for change in the electricity industry resided with the utilities, the federal government and individual state public service...Environmental Factors Found To Have An Impact On The Sex of A Child
A latest study shows that its not just a man’s sperm but environmental factors that could have an impact on the sex of a child . The study shows environmental pollutants could be changing the ratio of sperm carrying the X or Y chromosomes.// Specifically, the research finds there’s a slight increase in the number of sperm bearing the Y chromosome in men exposed to pollutants. Researchers...Environmental Factors Found To Have An Impact On The Sex of A Child
A latest study shows that its not just a man’s sperm but environmental factors that could have an impact on the sex of a child . The study shows environmental pollutants could be changing the ratio of sperm carrying the X or Y chromosomes.// Specifically, the research finds there’s a slight increase in the number of sperm bearing the Y chromosome in men exposed to pollutants. Researchers...Environmental estrogens can cause breast cancer
Exposure to environmental estrogen 4-nonylphenol may increase the incidence// of breast cancer. Dr. William S. Baldwin and research team from University of Texas has reported that risk of breast cancer may be increased if exposed to environmental estrogen 4-nonylphenol. 4-nonylphenol is an estrogen like chemical which is released from cleaning agents, from industrial wastes of textiles,...Athletes Are More Prone To Environmental Pollutants Due To Choice Of Diet
The alliance between diet and health is well recognized, however, it is frequently difficult to establish a causal relationship between a particular dietary component and a specific health endpoint. This is of special interest // particularly for environmental pollutants, as most of them reach humans through the food chain. In recent years, a number of studies have determined the occurrence of va...Industrial and Environmental pollutants increase diabetes risk
Researchers have found that exposure to pollutants increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The study was conducted on fisherman families eating// salmon fish containing high levels of chemicals and pollutants known as Persistent Organochlorine Pollutants which includes Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and DDT. Type 2 diabetes generally develops after age 40 and can develop grad...Benchtop Laminar Flow Hood (Environmental Control Module)
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Description:This modular benchtop fume hood ventilates and purifies chemical fumes, allowing safe indoor release of exhaust. Bonded charcoal filters remove most organic contaminants. Configurations are available with vertical or horizontal flow; options include final HEPA filter, work bench and air velocity gauge....Innova 4900 Multi-Shaker Environmental Chamber, Holds up to 4 Shakers
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