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Hurricane Harvey exacerbated Houston residents' exposure to hazardous chemicals

Researchers at Oregon State University used silicone wristbands to measure Houston residents' increased exposure to hazardous chemicals in the wake of Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

18 Jul 2022

DZNE and Intravacc receive € 2.5 million EU funding to develop a prototype ALS vaccine

DZNE and Intravacc B.V., a world leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) of preventive and therapeutic vaccines, have been awarded a funding of € 2.5 million from the European Union (EIC Transition Grant) to further develop a prototype ALS vaccine, including process development, scale-up, and toxicology study.

6 Jul 2022

Study identifies a molecule that boosts fat burning

A study led by the University of Bonn has identified a molecule - the purine inosine - that boosts fat burning in brown adipocytes.

5 Jul 2022

Fourth-generation vaping devices display a mix of cellular biomarkers indicative of immune suppression

Not all electronic cigarette devices are created equal. Some fourth-generation models – such as Juul devices – are associated with unique changes in markers of immune responses inside our airways.

5 Jul 2022

Crowdsourced data on overdoses pinpoints where to help

Men lined up outside the Corner of Hope, a homeless resource center, eyeing free supplies on plastic shelves inside a white van.

5 Jul 2022

New scientific statement highlights the cardiopulmonary effects of e-cigarette use among adolescents

E-cigarettes have become increasingly popular among adolescents, and the latest available scientific evidence suggests the use of these products has adverse health effects that may accrue over time, leading to an increased risk of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease over the course of the life of people who use e-cigarettes, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published today in the Association's peer-reviewed journal, Circulation: Research.

21 Jun 2022

Study finds traditional African drug inhibits growth of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers evaluated the efficacy of PHELA, a traditional African drug, against SARS-CoV-2 in vitro.

21 Jun 2022

Diet supplemented with or deficient in methionine affects gene expression related to liver cell fat metabolism

Having shown that diet can influence gene expression, science is starting to find out more about how this happens.

15 Jun 2022

CRISPR-based diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2 detection

In a recent study posted to the Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology, researchers reviewed clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-based diagnostics for detecting severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

6 Jun 2022

Researchers analyze autopsy findings and comorbidities associated with death caused by COVID-19

Men aged between 60 and 77 with Diffuse Alveolar Damage (DAD) –acute lung injury– in proliferative phase.

3 Jun 2022

Genetically modified herpes virus can be used in the fight against cancer

Viruses can make animals and humans sick - or healthy: Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB have succeeded in genetically modifying the herpes simplex virus type 1, which triggers painful cold sores, in such a way that it can be used in the fight against cancer in the future.

1 Jun 2022

Deadly drug overdose rates among Black people more than doubles in Kentucky

The rate of deadly drug overdoses among Black people in Kentucky more than doubled from 2016 to 2020, according to a new analysis by University of Kentucky researchers.

1 Jun 2022

Novel brain-permeable Cdk5 inhibitor alters neurobehavior in mice

James Bibb, Ph.D., and colleagues have described a novel preclinical drug that could have the potential to combat depression, brain injury and diseases that impair cognition. The drug, which notably is brain-permeable, acts to inhibit the kinase enzyme Cdk5.

20 May 2022

New tool can accurately predict which hospitalized patients need critical care for COVID-19

Scientists have developed and validated an algorithm that can help healthcare professionals identify who is most at risk of dying from COVID-19 when admitted to a hospital, reports a study published today in eLife.

17 May 2022

Scientists discover a potential new method of active immunization to prevent Alzheimer's disease

During experiments in animal models, researchers at the University of Kansas have discovered a possible new approach to immunization against Alzheimer's disease (AD).

4 May 2022

Researchers unravel why neuropsychiatric symptoms appear in Alzheimer's patients before memory loss

Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine are studying why neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as apathy and irritability, appear in most Alzheimer's disease patients before the onset of memory loss.

28 Apr 2022

CN Bio introduces PhysioMimix NASH ‘in-a-box’ reagent kit

First product within new ‘in-a-box’ range, which harnesses next-generation, human-relevant Liver-on-a-Chip technology to improve the accuracy and efficiency of NASH drug discovery.

From CN-Bio 26 Apr 2022

Texas A&M AgriLife scientists receive grant to fight pesticide-resistant cattle fever ticks

Two projects by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists aim to protect the U.S. cattle industry from the emerging threat of pesticide-resistant cattle fever ticks.

21 Apr 2022

Metrohm USA celebrates 10th annual young chemist award winner

Metrohm USA is pleased to announce the winner of its 2022 Young Chemist Award, Colby Ott. Colby is a Ph.D. candidate at West Virginia University's Forensic and Investigative Science Department in Morgantown, West Virginia, where his research centers around developing novel methods for screening seized drugs.

From Metrohm USA Inc. 20 Apr 2022

UK experts share their work in the field of opioid use disorder research at 2022 Rx Summit

University of Kentucky experts on the front lines of the nation's opioid and addiction crises will share their work in the field of opioid use disorder research, treatment and prevention this week at the 2022 Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit in Atlanta April 18-22.

19 Apr 2022

Toxicology News and Research

Latest Toxicology News and Research

Hurricane Harvey exacerbated Houston residents' exposure to hazardous chemicals

DZNE and Intravacc receive € 2.5 million EU funding to develop a prototype ALS vaccine

Study identifies a molecule that boosts fat burning

Fourth-generation vaping devices display a mix of cellular biomarkers indicative of immune suppression

Crowdsourced data on overdoses pinpoints where to help

New scientific statement highlights the cardiopulmonary effects of e-cigarette use among adolescents

Study finds traditional African drug inhibits growth of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Diet supplemented with or deficient in methionine affects gene expression related to liver cell fat metabolism

CRISPR-based diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2 detection

Researchers analyze autopsy findings and comorbidities associated with death caused by COVID-19

Genetically modified herpes virus can be used in the fight against cancer

Deadly drug overdose rates among Black people more than doubles in Kentucky

Novel brain-permeable Cdk5 inhibitor alters neurobehavior in mice

New tool can accurately predict which hospitalized patients need critical care for COVID-19

Scientists discover a potential new method of active immunization to prevent Alzheimer's disease

Researchers unravel why neuropsychiatric symptoms appear in Alzheimer's patients before memory loss

CN Bio introduces PhysioMimix NASH ‘in-a-box’ reagent kit

Texas A&M AgriLife scientists receive grant to fight pesticide-resistant cattle fever ticks

Metrohm USA celebrates 10th annual young chemist award winner

UK experts share their work in the field of opioid use disorder research at 2022 Rx Summit

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