Tag: toxicity

Some Nanotubes Could Cause Cancer

By Kevin Bullis | 05/22/2008 | 2 Comments

New studies suggest that long carbon nanotubes behave like asbestos.

A Faster Screen for Toxicity

By Corinna Wu | 12/27/2007 | 0 Comments

Researchers have made a biochip that could help replace animal testing for new cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Calculating Drugs' Side Effects

By Jocelyn Rice | 12/17/2007 | 0 Comments

A new computational technique could predict the toxicity of drug candidates.

Testing Drugs with Stem Cells

By Jennifer Chu | 12/13/2007 | 0 Comments

Researchers are using human embryonic stem cells to determine the toxicity of potential pharmaceuticals.

Liver Models Go to Market

By Katherine Bourzac | 11/29/2007 | 0 Comments

New models of the human liver will help uncover toxicity problems before drugs reach the clinic.

Glue That Sticks to Nearly Everything

By Kevin Bullis | 10/26/2007 | 3 Comments

For an easy-to-make adhesive inspired by mussels, possible applications abound.

Using Molecular Pathways to Assess Cancer Patients

By Katherine Bourzac | 10/17/2007 | 1 Comment

The first complete map of protein interactions in human cells could lead to better treatment for breast cancer.

Tracking Down Onboard Contaminants

By Rachel Ross | 05/31/2007 | 0 Comments

A toxin released in a plane can now be traced back to a single seat.

A Safe and Simple Arsenic Detector

By Jennifer Chu | 01/25/2007 | 0 Comments

Researchers have built a bacteria-based device that sniffs out the toxic chemical.

How to Throw Away that Broken iPod

By David Talbot | 01/03/2007 | 5 Comments

Wondering what to do with your old electronics this New Year? Online guides tell consumers how to avoid sending their computers to toxic chop shops.