Category Archives: Toxicology

The end of the linear-no-threshold (LNT) model, after trying to keep it going for almost nine decades

Posted on March 14, 2017 by DWN

This tongue-in-cheek dry humor [attached article] is designed to underscore the concept that “consensus theories” that have been set up and propagated on false or faked data will eventually become exposed for what they are. The linear dose-response relationship for … Continue reading →

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Marijuana usage appears to weaken heart muscle Nebert, Daniel (nebertdw)

Posted on November 15, 2016 by DWN

This was reported yesterday on CNN News. Immediate thoughts that any scientist should consider include: ––– How important are genetic differences in THC response, between people? ––– Epidemiologically, this is a retrospective study, having various caveats. ––– “One swallow does … Continue reading →

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GLUTEN: DEFINITION, STRUCTURE, PROPERTIES

Posted on April 27, 2016 by DWN

8 FEBRUARY 2015 DR. NICOLA TAZZINI What is gluten? Gluten Fig. 1 – Wheat Gluten is not a single protein but a mixtureof cereal proteins, about 80% of its dry weight (for example gliadins and glutenins in wheat grains), lipids, … Continue reading →

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Traces of arsenic

Posted on April 26, 2016 by DWN

I am guessing that some of those on my emailing lists might want to argue your comment about “there is NO safe level of arsenic“. DOSE is certainly important and “Alles ist Gift” (everything is poison at some dose). So, … Continue reading →

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IRP2 in mitochondria required for accumulation of toxic levels of iron in cigarette smokers having COPD

Posted on April 8, 2016 by DWN

Just like almost every other disease (except for Mendelian autosomal or recessive disorders), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is linked to both cigarette smoking and genetic determinants. Iron-responsive element–binding protein-2 (IRP2) was previusly identified as an important COPD susceptibility gene. … Continue reading →

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The Science of the Tax-Dollar Double Dip

Posted on March 30, 2016 by DWN

Much research is federally funded, but if you want to see what you paid for, that’s going to cost you—again. RICHARD ASLIN March 30, 2016 Anyone upset about wasted government spending should take a look at for-profit scientific publishing, a $25 … Continue reading →

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FLINT’S HIGH LEAD LEVELS HAVE DOCTORS STRUGGLING FOR ANSWERS

Posted on January 20, 2016 by DWN

AUTHOR: LIZZIE WADE – SCIENCE DATE OF PUBLICATION: 01.14.16 Here is an online article from Wired.com This environmental health tragedy is VERY serious in this day and age. This is relevant to gene x environment interactions, … because, without a … Continue reading →

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Behavioral learning deficit induced by benzo[a]pyrene in utero

Posted on January 15, 2016 by DWN

Clinical epidemiological studies have implicated central nervous system problems (especially related to memory, learning) associated with exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), a contaminant found in the environment and especially in fish from polluted waters. benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) is another AHR ligand. … Continue reading →

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