Recent News Forever Chemicals: What’s going on 27 Sep 2019November 3, 2019 This post was originally published in Envirobites Kirk M, Smurthwaite K, Bräunig J, Trevenar S, D’Este C, Lucas R, Lal A, Korda R,Clements A, Mueller J, Armstrong B. The PFAS…
Recent News How hormones in lakes harm aquatic life 13 May 2019November 3, 2019 This post was originally published in Envirobites Article: Kidd KA, Paterson MJ, Rennie MD, Podemski CL, Findlay DL, Blanchfield PJ, Liber K. 2014 Direct and indirect responses of a freshwater…
Special Topics Genetic resistance 24 Mar 2018November 3, 2019 When you hear the term genetic resistance, what enters your mind? Probably antibiotic resistant bacteria which are one of the biggest emerging concerns for health professionals. Or you probably heard…
Basics of Toxicology Major environmental pollutants 21 Jan 2018November 3, 2019 I am using the term pollutant here rather than chemical because many chemicals, like water and oxygen, are considered quite safe. Pollutants, on the other hand, are substances that are…
Special Topics Environmental toxicology laws in the U.S. 13 Jan 2018November 3, 2019 Many environmental toxicology laws (and laws pertaining to it) were passed in the United States in the last 100 years. I have listed the major ones with a short description…
Special Topics Rachel Carson’s legacy 8 Jan 2018November 3, 2019 If there is one name you should know if you want to learn more about environmental toxicology, it is this -- Rachel Carson. She is called the mother of the…
