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In the context of biology, poisons are substances that can cause injury, illness, or death to organisms, usually by chemical reaction or other activity on the molecular scale, when a sufficient quantity is present.
In medicine (particularly veterinary) and in zoology, a poison is often distinguished from a venom. Venoms are usually defined as biologic toxins that are injected to cause their effect, while poisons are generally defined as toxins which are absorbed through epithelial linings such as the skin or gut.
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Some poisons are also toxins, usually referring to naturally produced substances, such as the bacterial proteins that cause tetanus and botulism. A distinction between the two terms is not always observed, even among scientists. More on [ Poison ]
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.@clarocada Absolutely, and many 'natural' substances are highly toxic. Botulinum ciabatta anyone?
TomRaftery (Tom Raftery) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:14:04 -0000
.@clarocada Absolutely, and many 'natural' substances are highly toxic. Botulinum ciabatta anyone?
@clarocada Absolutely, and many 'natural' substances are highly toxic. Botulinum ciabatta anyone?
TomRaftery (Tom Raftery) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:04:44 -0000
@clarocada Absolutely, and many 'natural' substances are highly toxic. Botulinum ciabatta anyone?
Detox is the removal of toxic substances from the body for a dramatic improvement in general health: aka our juice fast!
noshdetox (Geeta Sidhu-Robb) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:22:05 -0000
Detox is the removal of toxic substances from the body for a dramatic improvement in general health: aka our juice fast!
@scifri. What happens to toxic substances like arsenic when they are metabolized by the bacteria? The arsenic is inside their cells.
Ortigueira (Xis Ortigueira) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:56:12 -0000
@scifri. What happens to toxic substances like arsenic when they are metabolized by the bacteria? The arsenic is inside their cells.
This webinar will provide an opportunity to understand The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) http://bit.ly/3oHsud
CSRwire (CSRwire) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:03:00 -0000
This webinar will provide an opportunity to understand The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) http://bit.ly/3oHsud
As polyethylene breaks down, toxic substances leach into the soil and enter the food chain... http://globalgandhi.org
globalgandhi (Shanker V) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:05:23 -0000
As polyethylene breaks down, toxic substances leach into the soil and enter the food chain... http://globalgandhi.org
EDF Chemical Scorecard - Toxic Release Inventory data for the US. Sources and amounts of toxic chemicals released to air and water. Also has information on health effects and other topics.
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and what actions you can take ]
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) - Charged under U.S. CERCLA statute to assess the presence and nature of health hazards at Superfund sites and to help reduce further exposures. Website has toxicity profiles for hazardous chemicals and extensive information on topics such as multiple chemical exposures and PCBs.
Meta Description: [ The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services charged under the Superfund Act to assess the presence and nature of health hazards at specific Superfund sites and to help prevent or reduce further exposure and the illn... ]
Ban CCA.org - Online reference for concerned consumers and end users of Copper Chromated Arsenate (CCA) pressure treated wood. Provides health hazard information and links on the health hazards of CCA, arsenic and chromium exposure.
CDC's Second National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Second National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals. Ongoing assessment of the exposure of the U.S. population to environmental chemicals using biomonitoring.
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Chem-Tox.Com - Index provides links to research about health disorders resulting from exposure to common chemicals and pesticides.
Meta Description: [ Effects of Common Chemicals on Health. Large amounts of research
on how modern chemicals are damaging human health. Toxicology categories include cancer,
immune system damage, neurological damage, and harm to our children. ]
Chemical Industry Archives - Searchable database of internal chemical industry documents dating from the last 50 years. A project of the Environmental Working Group. Has chemical news, articles, background information and contacts.
DAIN Metadatabase of Resources for Environmental Chemicals - A database of separate databases. Search by type of database, use of chemicals, type of information and/or descriptors.
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Environmental Working Group - Body Burden - Reports results from the most comprehensive study ever conducted of multiple chemical contaminants in humans.
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Food Safety Research Information Office: Pesticides/Pesticide Residues - Directory of factsheets, reports, press releases, and resources on pesticides and their effects.
Global Campaign to Reduce the Use of Toxic Chemicals - Information from the WWF on toxic chemicals in the environment. Focus on endocrine disruptors, persistant organic pesticides (POPs) and agricultural pesticides.
Meta Description: [ World Wildlife Fund is working around the world to combat threats like climate change, deteriorating ocean health, toxic chemicals, wildlife trade and deforestation. The result is a history of conservation success across the globe. ]
Human and Environmental Risk Assessment - The HERA project is a European voluntary initiative launched by the suppliers and manufacturers, AISE and CEFIC, of household cleaning products to provide a common risk assessment framework. Provides news, risk assessment results and resources.
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International Programme on Chemical Safety INCHEM Database - Provides information on chemicals affecting the environment and human health from internationally peer-reviewed chemical safety-related publications and databases.
National Library of Medicine (NLM) - Information and index on toxicology, environmental health, HIV, and AIDS. Search toxicology and chemical information databases from Specialized Information Services (SIS).
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PCBs: Farmed Salmon vs. Wild Salmon - Is Farmed Salmon safe to eat? - Discusses various reports on safety and guidelines by various health agencies.
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Pesticides, Metals, Chemical Contaminants and Natural Toxins - Program area the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) with links to information about these toxins.
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acrylamide, dioxins, PCBs, furan, perchlorate, radionuclides, methodology for drug and chemical residues,
total diet study, natural toxins, regulatory information, bottled water; guidance documents for industry,
residue moni... ]
Protecting Our Health - Consumer-oriented summary of research on environmental toxins, with peer-reviewed summaries and abstracts of published studies. Covers specific disorders such as infertility, asthma, childhood leukemia, and other cancers.
The Vermiculite Institute - Organized by vermiculite mining companies, processors, and users to promote the many uses of vermiculite and to address concerns about the health and safety of using vermiculite.
Tox Town - Illustrated guide to commonly encountered toxic chemicals, environmental health risks, and the public's health, from the U.S. National Library of Medicine.[Requires Flash]
Meta Description: [ Guide to commonly encountered toxic chemicals, environmental health risks, and the public's health. From the U.S. National Library of Medicine. ]
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Toxic Releases and Health - U.S. PIRG Report provides review of pollution data and current knowledge on the health effects of toxic chemicals.
TRIFacts.org - Provides information on US EPA toxic release inventory data for dioxin. Links to other resources.
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