Stress is an inevitable part of our life. Yet whether our daily hassles include the incessant gripes of a nasty boss or another hectoring letter…
One of the world’s largest geothermal plants, Hellisheidi Geothermal Plant near Hengill, Iceland, produces electricity and hot water. A new 3 year study in Iceland…
The results of a new study on the International Space Station are providing clues on why astronauts’ immune systems don’t work as well in space.…
In a new study, researchers have discovered that women who are exposed to low levels of cadmium in their food, have changes in DNA markers…
The title system comprises an air inlet set at the front of a frame between a cutting part and a loading part of a development…
The title method comprises the steps of: analysing the thermal environment of coal mine gas explosion; performing quick pyrolysis experiment of underground combustible in the…
The title method comprises the steps of: filtering fibre-dust-contained air in a primary dedusting box by a screen to obtain dust-contained air, setting a suction…
The association between exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and immunological measurements using blood samples from coke oven workers exposed to high and low PAH…
Occupational and environmental exposure of lead (Pb) is a serious health problem in developing and industrialised countries around the world. Toxic effect of lead is…
The title method comprises preparing blood plasma sample, adding internal standard water solution and protein precipitant acetonitrile, vortex-mixing, centrifuging to obtain supernatant, performing separation by…
The aim of this study was to investigate the genotoxic effects of ritodrine and verapamil on human peripheral lymphocytes in vitro using micronucleus (MN) test.…
Vascular endothelial cells, smooth muscle cells, macrophages and other cell types in the arterial wall may develop oxidative/nitrosative damage by generation of reactive oxygen/nitrogen species,…
This study revealed that Chromium, which is a non-essential element in the diet, possesses carcinogenic effects. Since Cr6+ is more toxic than naturally occurring Cr3+,…
The environmental consequences of letting off firecrackers are very serious, ranging from health hazards to human beings, birds and animals to serious accidents. Many countries…
Studies relating sensory hearing impairment to lead (Pb) exposure in children have presented inconsistent results. This study measured distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAE), sounds emanating…
Evidence suggests that arsenic in drinking water causes non-malignant lung disease, but nearly all data concern exposed adults. The desert city of Antofagasta (population 257,976)…
Previous research has focused on highly elevated blood lead (PbB). In this study, the authors investigated reasons for testing and potential sources of exposure among…
Phthalates are a group of chemicals with widespread use in the industrial production of numerous consumer products. They are suspected to be involved in male…
This study investigates the effect of chronic high fluoride exposure on children’s intelligence quotient (IQ). In this cross sectional study, two urban communities with similar…
This study examined the chromium content in urine and erythrocytes of workers in a chromate factory and nearby villagers. A total of 146 workers in…