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These acclaimed volumes provide a firm methodologicalfoundation for the evaluation of neural and behavioral toxicology, andaddressemerging hypotheses about the actions of pollutants on brainfunction. In Volume 3 distinguished contributors discuss thedifficulties of assessing the effects of pervasive toxins in air andwater. ... Read more

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This digital document is a journal article from Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, published by Elsevier in 2004. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Investigations dealing with the persistence in soil of glyphosate [N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine] (GLYP) and glufosinate-ammonium [the ammonium salt of dl-homoalanin-4-yl(methyl)phosphinic acid] (GLUF) herbicides and of insecticidal toxins produced by Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki (Berliner) are largely reported in the literature. However, no information on the influence of these insecticidal toxins on the persistence in soil of herbicides is available. Preliminary results regarding the influence of insecticidal toxins extracted from a commercial formulation of B. thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki (Berliner) (Btk) on the degradation of the herbicides glyphosate and glufosinate-ammonium in a loam and a sandy loam soil, under laboratory conditions, were obtained. Soil microbial carbon (SMC) and insecticidal activity of incubated soil samples were also estimated. In both soil types, persistence of GLYP was significantly higher with respect to GLUF. Average GLYP and GLUF half-life was 14.4 and 8.0 days, respectively. Addition of Btk toxins lead to a significant increase of GLYP and GLUP persistence in both soil types. More specifically, average GLYP and GLUF half-life in soil samples receiving the Btk treatment was 24.3 and 14.2 days, respectively. In contrast to herbicide persistence in soil, Btk toxins did not influence microbial carbon content of incubated soil samples. The insecticidal activity of Btk toxins in soil rapidly decreased during the 28-day incubation time. Considering that degradation of GLYP and GLUF was mainly a microbial process, the absence of effects of Btk toxins on the soil microbial carbon and the rapid decrease of insecticidal activity of Btk toxins in the soil suggest a possible effect of the Btk toxins on other soil properties and/or mechanisms influencing herbicide degradation. The present preliminary investigation permitted to highlight the possibility of the Btk toxins to enhance the persistence of GLYP and GLUF in soil, under laboratory conditions. However, further studies are necessary to investigate whether or not the effects observed in this study under artificial and controlled conditions can be extrapolated to field conditions. ... Read more

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Invisible Killers. The title alone sounds intriguing, doesn't in? Maybe a murder mystery, or perhaps a book of international intrigue with villains and assassins who have hidden their real identities as they do their dirty work. Or, you might be expecting a science fiction extravaganza, complete with invisible creatures who swoop down on their victims and wreak havoc on the unsuspecting. Well, in a very real sense, this book is all of this and more, except for one thing. What we present in this book is not fiction. So begins the expose that educates readers about the very real dangers that surround us every day in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the foods we eat. These evironmental toxins can build up in our bodies, causing disease and even death. Rik Deitsch and Dr. Stewart Lonky identify the problems and offer solutions that will help you reduce your toxic burden and live a healthier, longer life. ... Read more

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We are all subjected to environmental toxins
Until I read this book, I thought, for example, that buying free-range chickens protected my family from environmental toxins.Wow, was I wrong. This book really woke me up to the toxins in the air, water and food, and to the fact that free-range chickens still eat food and drink water that may contain toxins.I had the same realization with wild fish--they still eat smaller fish, all of whom eat food and drink water that likely contains toxins.Dr. Lonky, one of the co-authors, is a specialist in treating Chernobyl-type patients, and the best part of the book, I felt, was the second half, which offers some solutions for each of us in the short term, until our governments grasp the enormity of the problem and do something to stop the ongoing pollution of our air, water and food.

Extremely engaging view of the world of toxins!
This book is excellent! I came away much more aware of my personal environment and how I can rid myself and my family of harmful toxins I hadn't even thought about. Cudoos to these two intellectuals and their treatise and truth about this very alarming arena.A must read!

A must read to stay healthy!
I found this book to be a good source of information about the toxins that we face everyday in our homes and the environment. It provides an excellent reference to information about these toxins and what we can do to protect our health...I give it an A+++ ... Read more

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The scientific proof is in: You can control the aging process. Good and bad health habits, sleep patterns, emotional outlook, exercise, and even the ability to think clearly strongly influence your life expectancy. LifeSpan Plus is an easy-to-use, well organized book, that collects 900 tips into one inclusive volume. It includes important information on the following: 101 Foods for a longer life; Ways to live in a healthier, safer environment; A clear and concise cancer prevention plan; Living leaner, living longer; A life-extension plan for the diabetic; A personal protection plan against accidents; Taking care of medical care; Boosting your immune system. Read LifeSpan Plus and start planning to life a longer, healthier, more productive life! ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Macmillan Reference USA Science Library: Plant Sciences, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 2336 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.A comprehensive collection of articles on all aspects of plant sciences, from forensic botany to genetic engineering, from wheat to kudzu. Includes articles on careers related to plant sciences and important individuals, as well as topics from acid rain to wood products. ... Read more

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Hundreds of new chemicals are added to the market each year and they mix with those already in use. This book informs you about the potential harm of untested products you may be using casually that could be toxic, cancer-causing or in other ways affect your health and those of your loved ones. Since there is no agency that is adequately protecting us from harmful chemicals, this book is aimed at helping to inform you to be wiser about unhealthy products to which you expose yourself and your loved ones.. ... Read more

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The books look at our interaction with the planet and the interrelationship between humankind and the physical world.The series focuses on the global impact and future implications for the environment of our actions today. ... Read more

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This report presents, assesses and summarizes research into the spread of blue-green algal toxins, carried out by the National Rivers Authority. It presents a number of recommendations for the improved monitoring and management of toxic cyanobacterial blooms and scums. ... Read more

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This digital document is a journal article from Science of the Total Environment, The, published by Elsevier in 2006. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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An approach involving chemical and biological techniques was taken for the detection and quantification of the marine toxin okadaic acid (OA) in mussels from Thermaikos Gulf, Greece, during a 4-month DSP episode that occurred in 2002. Samples were analyzed using the mouse bioassay, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with fluorimetric detection and an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Okadaic acid was quantifiable at three different sites of Thermaikos Gulf reaching a maximum concentration of 36 @mg/g hepatopancreas. High correlation was revealed between results derived from HPLC and ELISA (R^2=0.998), while 91% consistency between HPLC and the mouse bioassay results was observed. ... Read more

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The past several years have seen an increase in the use of toxic weapons -- i.e., inexpensive and easily acquired chemicals and industrial waste -- on the part of state as well as nonstate actors. Nonetheless, little analysis has been done on the nature and extent of this threat either to the military or to the U.S. homeland. This report examines the implications of toxic weapon use for military planning and concludes that such weapons merit further analysis. ... Read more

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This new book presents the most important data relating to mycotoxins giving basic information on their taxonomic classification, production and biosynthetic pathways, physical and chemical properties, biological effects and biochemical modes of action as well as the threat they pose to animal and human health.

The first six chapters present general discussions involving toxigenic fungi and their toxins, the chief biosynthetic pathways of mycotoxins, their biological activities, modes of action, structure-activity relationships, and environmental aspects of mycotoxins and mycotoxicoses. More than 200 individual mycotoxins are then described in detail in the remaining twelve chapters. Extensive tables and indexes as well as a full bibliography for each chapter make this an invaluable reference text.

The book is written for students and researchers in the fields of microbiology, mycology, biochemistry, chemistry of natural products, toxicology, pharmacology, human and veterinary medicine, food and agriculture, and environmental sciences.

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Learn how to create more money, clean energy, and superb health for you and your family. It's simpler than you think. Dr. Campise details for us how to use currently available technologies to lower our energy expenses, to end our dependence on gasoline, and how to counteract the detrimental effects of pollution on our bodies. His plan is very affordable and doesn't include conserving energy. You can continue to drive your car as much as you want, you can continue to heat and cool your house liberally, and you don't have to give up your favorite foods. Read about Dr. Campise's powerful and timely message in this streamlined and practical book. ... Read more

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Simple and essential
This book is well written and full of important, to the point, information that everyone should know. It is empowering in that it puts easily used tools of health, wellbeing, and conscious living, in the public's hands individually. It backs up these tools or methods within an insightful medical framework. Drink more water and breath! ... Read more

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Here are 50 new projects that show you how to: Get organic produce onto your grocer's shelves. Set up a carpooling program at work. Put together an environmental resource guide in your area. Make your community bicycle friendly. Do an environmental audit of City Hall. And more. If you're ready to take the next step, 50 More Things You Can Do To Save The Earth is the guide that will get you going. ... Read more

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The multidisciplinary nature of investigations on mycotoxins and phycotoxins is reflected by the wide range of subjects covered by the 57 invited papers in this volume focusing on ecology, analysis, epidemiology, pharmacology, toxicology, chemistry, intoxication and regulation. They provide up-to-date information on the remarkable progress made in research into mycotoxins as food and feed contaminants, and in marine toxins which has led to the establishment of a new field of study in the area of phycotoxins with their unique structures and diverse biological activities. ... Read more

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Solving the environmental crisis is within our means if we take responsibility for our actions. This illustrated sourcebook shows how specific things you can do every day will lessen your burden on the earth and make a difference. Just a few of the over 200 options explored: How to cut your water use in half; How to set up a recycling station in your home; How to rid your home of toxins; How to reduce your home energy use by 30%; How to stop junk mail from coming into your home, and much more. Concise and well organized, Embracing the Earth contains everything you need to make the choice for environmentally sound living. ... Read more

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Almost all homes, apartments, and commercial buildings will experience leaks, flooding, or other forms of excessive indoor dampness at some point. Not only is excessive dampness a health problem by itself, it also contributes to several other potentially problematic types of situations. Molds and other microbial agents favor damp indoor environments, and excess moisture may initiate the release of chemical emissions from damaged building materials and furnishings. This new book from the Institute of Medicine examines the health impact of exposures resulting from damp indoor environments and offers recommendations for public health interventions. "Damp Indoor Spaces and Health" covers a broad range of topics. The book not only examines the relationship between damp or moldy indoor environments and adverse health outcomes but also discusses how and where buildings get wet, how dampness influences microbial growth and chemical emissions, ways to prevent and remediate dampness, and elements of a public health response to the issues.A comprehensive literature review finds sufficient evidence of an association between damp indoor environments and some upper respiratory tract symptoms, coughing, wheezing, and asthma symptoms in sensitized persons. This important book will be of interest to a wide-ranging audience of science, health, engineering, and building professionals, government officials, and members of the public. ... Read more