News tagged with neurotoxin
Ring closure as warning: New reagent for the detection of organophosphate neurotoxins with an extremely fast response
Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry
Sep 16, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Soman, Tabun, and Sarin (which has already been used in terrorist attacks) are chemical weapons that attack the nervous system. When inhaled, these extremely toxic organophosphates can lead to death within ...
Dysport proves safe, effective anti-wrinkle treatment, plastic surgeons find
Aug 03, 2009 |
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The new anti-wrinkle facial filler Dysport, which could be used as an alternative to Botox, noticeably reduced frown lines between the eyes, according to users and independent reviewers in a study involving ...
Genetic analysis reveals secrets of scorpion venom
Jul 01, 2009 |
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Transcriptomic tests have uncovered the protein composition of venom from the Scorpiops jendeki scorpion. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Genomics have carried out the first ever venom analysis in this arach ...
Scientists develop new technology for tracking algal toxins
May 07, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A new tool for tracking algal toxins is under development at UC Santa Cruz.
Purses, wallets contain excessive amounts of lead, group says
Apr 09, 2009 |
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In its quest to rid consumer products of a potent neurotoxin, an Oakland environmental group on Tuesday warned nearly 20 major retailers and manufacturers that they're selling women's purses, wallets, tote bags and other ...
