Professor Ian Shaw, a toxicologist at the University of Canterbury, gives a crash course in synthetic cannabis chemistry and addiction […]
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Alleged chemical weapons in Syria – experts respond
Following allegations that the Syrian army used chemical weapons in Damascus, the government has allowed UN inspectors to investigate the […]
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A study examining the long-term health effects in pigs of a diet containing genetically modified crops has been published this […]
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Tableware made from melamine-containing plastics may leach some of the compound into food if it is served hot, according to […]
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A new study released overnight claims that GM maize treated with the herbicide RoundUp causes a variety of cancers in […]
Continue readingRena spill: ecosystems most at threat, plans for ongoing monitoring
Waikato University marine ecology and environmental science expert Professor Chris Battershill has predicted the clean-up of fuel oil from the Rena […]
Continue readingCheckpoint: Forensic toxicologist warns saliva testing has pitfalls
A forensic toxicologist talks on Checkpoint about the problems inherent in saliva testing for driving under the influence of drugs. […]
Continue readingLong term exposure to pesticides may be linked to dementia
Long-term exposure to pesticides could raise the risk of developing dementia, a study published today in the journal Occupational and […]
Continue readingEuropean ban on bisphenol A in baby bottles — expert reaction
The European Commission decided last week to bar use of the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in plastic baby bottles. This […]
Continue readingPrenatal exposure to pesticides linked to attention disorders
US research suggests children who were exposed to organophosphate pesticides while still in their mother’s womb were more likely to […]
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