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Carcinogens

substances that increase the risk of neoplasms in humans or animals. Both genotoxic chemicals, which affect dna directly, and nongenotoxic chemicals, which induce neoplasms by other mechanism, are included.


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Food and DNA

... digestive tracts from food. Foreign DNA in our bodies gets degraded by the digestive system and various related enzymes. Environmental pollutants, carcinogens and other chemicals may directly affect DNA and thus our health, but it's another story.

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by biohazard
Wed Jun 24, 2009 1:12 pm
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: Food and DNA
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Views: 152

The Fiber Disease

... suggested! ___________________________ skytroll, note this please: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) are the largest single class of chemical carcinogens known today1, and are generated primarily by combustion processes2. The latter include stationary sources such as power generation plants, ...

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by London
Fri Dec 01, 2006 8:32 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
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Views: 748666

The Fiber Disease

... can we call a truce? If not, I'm ready. ************************ A HYPOTHESIS CONCERNING ASBESTOS CARCINOGENICITY: THE MIGRATION OF LIPOPHILIC CARCINOGENS IN ADSORBED LIPID BILAYERS The adsorption of phospholipids from lung surfactant onto inhaled asbestos fibres may create a unique opportunity ...

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by London
Sun Nov 19, 2006 11:27 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
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The Fiber Disease

... out these toxic fumes is the gd computer system. the terminus terminal...... Cadmium and cadmium compounds are highly toxic and experimental carcinogens. Exposure affects the respiratory tract, kidneys, and liver. Ingestion may cause nausea, salivation, vomiting and diarrhea. Ingestion or ...

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by London
Sun Oct 29, 2006 5:51 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
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The Fiber Disease

... human and crop health if chorine leaks from treatment system Risk of corrosion of metal equipment Potential for production of trihalomethanes and carcinogens which are harmful to human health Now, are you ready for the rest? I can;t wait to post this for you Barz since it is you that states I'm ...

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by London
Sun Oct 01, 2006 10:29 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
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