News tagged with formaldehyde
US study finds carcinogens in kids' bath products
Mar 14, 2009 |
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Dozens of popular children's bath products marketed in the United States contain two cancer-causing chemicals, a consumer safety watchdog group said in a report published Friday.
New method prevents microRNAs from escaping cells
Jan 26, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- MicroRNAs — one of the tiniest entities in the human genome — are great escape artists. Despite scientists’ best efforts to detect and capture them in different tissues, they often manage ...
Improved adhesive for products like transparent tape could benefit biofuels economy
Oct 29, 2009 |
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An adhesive used in products like laminate countertops may also help cement a place for economically viable biofuels, according to a Kansas State University researcher.
Funeral industry workers exposed to formaldehyde face higher risk of leukemia
Nov 20, 2009 |
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Long durations of exposure to formaldehyde used for embalming in the funeral industry were associated with an increased risk of death from myeloid leukemia, according to a new study published online November 20 in the Journal of ...
Indoor plants can reduce formaldehyde levels
Feb 17, 2009 |
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The toxic gas formaldehyde is contained in building materials including carpeting, curtains, plywood, and adhesives. As it is emitted from these sources, it deteriorates the air quality, which can lead to "multiple chemical ...
