An interview with a physician and molecular biologist and teacher of genetics at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine who has been educating America’s judges about genetics.
Even Low Levels Of Air Pollution May Pose Stroke Risk
New findings suggest that – as it becomes evident that even low leveles of particulate air pollution may increase risk of stroke or mini-stroke – current exposure standards may be insufficient to adequately protect the public.
Californians Dying Prematurely from Particles in Vehicle Exhaust
A report by the California Air Resources board says that up to 24,000 Californians die prematurely every year because of fine particle pollution in the state.
Dems Rip EPA for Axing Official
Democratic Senators lambaste the EPA for firing an official – Mary Gade – after she agressively exerted pressure on Dow Chemical company to clean up toxic dioxin the company has poured all over Midland and Saginaw in Michigan.
In Study, Researchers Find Nanotubes May Pose Health Risks Similar to Asbestos
A team of scientists has found that tiny nanotubes – the wonder material of nanotechnology – can have the same affect as asbestos fibers on the lungs of those who inhale them.
Air Pollution Linked To Dangerous Blood Clots
A new study has shown that higher levels of soot in the air can cause a condition called deep vein thrombosis making blood more ready to coagulate and cause clots.
Suspected Carcinogenic Chemicals Used To Make Teflon, Scotchgard, Found In Human Milk
Samples of milk from nursing humans in Massachusetts show traces of the Perfluorinated compounds, or PFCs, used to make non-stick pans and stain-resistant.
Chemical In Plastic Bottles Raises Some Concern, According To New Report
A chemical widely used in consumer plastics manufacturing, bisphenol A (BPA), is raising concerns following a draft by the U.S. National Toxicology Program warning of the chemicals impacts on infants and children.
Brazil makes 'rainforest' condoms
The Brazilian government begins producing condoms using rubber from trees in the Amazon.
Hope Over Tasmanian Devil Cancer
The world’s largest marsupial carnivore is facing extinction from a mystery facial cancer, but scientists say one of the animals named Cedric appears to be naturally resistant to the contagious tumours which have killed half the devil population in Tasmania.