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Tag: toxicity[1]
Some Nanotubes Could Cause Cancer New studies suggest that long carbon nanotubes behave like asbestos. Researchers have made a biochip that could help replace animal testing for new cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Calculating Drugs' Side Effects A new computational technique could predict the toxicity of drug candidates. Researchers are using human embryonic stem cells to determine the toxicity of potential pharmaceuticals. New models of the human liver will help uncover toxicity problems before drugs reach the clinic. Glue That Sticks to Nearly Everything For an easy-to-make adhesive inspired by mussels, possible applications abound. Using Molecular Pathways to Assess Cancer Patients The first complete map of protein interactions in human cells could lead to better treatment for breast cancer. Tracking Down Onboard Contaminants A toxin released in a plane can now be traced back to a single seat. A Safe and Simple Arsenic Detector Researchers have built a bacteria-based device that sniffs out the toxic chemical. How to Throw Away that Broken iPod Wondering what to do with your old electronics this New Year? Online guides tell consumers how to avoid sending their computers to toxic chop shops. [1]
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