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Effects of Methanol, Atrazine, and Copper on the Ultrastructure of Pseudokirchneriella Subcapitata (Selenastrum Capricornutum).

Description: The toxicity of methanol, atrazine, and copper to Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (Korshikov) Hindák historically referred to as Selenastrum capricornutum Printz were determined following 96 hrs growth in a modified Goram's growth media. Methanol and atrazine inhibited fluorescence readings in the cultures by 50% (IC50) at concentrations of 2% and 82 µg/l respectively. These toxicity values compared favorably to other published reports. The IC50 for copper was 160 µg/l which is substantially … more
Date: May 2004
Creator: Garrett, David C.
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Semi-Annual Progress Report, September 30, 1955

Description: Progress is reported in studies on (1) injection tables, (2) radon escape from bone containing radium, (3) on the question of th228 translocation in Ra228 dogs, (4) further studies on the metabolism of Th228 and its daughters, (5) veterinary group report, (6) hematology observations, (7) biochemistry, (8) pathology and detailed radioautography report, (9) radioautographic studies of Pu and RdTh teeth, (10) effect of parathormone on the deposition of Pu in rats, (11) speculation on the toxicity … more
Date: September 30, 1955
Creator: University of Utah. Radiobiology Laboratory
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Passive smoking in the workplace: selected issues: staff paper

Description: Three major areas are covered in this Staff Paper: 1) a review of the studies of health effects related to passive smoking; 2) a review of current Federal, State and local, and private sector workplace smoking policies; and 3) a discussion of factors to consider in an analysis of the costs and benefits of implementing a workplace smoking policy.
Date: May 1986
Creator: United States. Congress. Office of Technology Assessment.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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A Second-Year Inhalation Toxicity Study of Animals Employing Uranyl Nitrate Hexahydrate at 4 mg/m3

Description: Report discussing a study on chronic toxicity of uranyl nitrate hexahydrate in both dogs and rats. A detailed explanation of the experiment is given, including procedures and experimental results.
Date: 1948
Creator: Sprague, G. F., Jr.; Pettengill, A.; Brown, B. & Stokinger, H. E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Current Status Of Curium Inhalation Exposures In Humans

Description: An incident is described concerning a curium accelerator target aerolized by explosion. Management of the spill, sampling, particle sizing, and medical findings are presented. Seven of the 27 persons present showed low levels of curium excretion. The data from this incident were compared with those from three other inhalation exposures to curium compounds at Lawrence Laboratory.
Date: September 1960
Creator: Parker, Howard G.; Thaxter, Myron D. & Biggs, Max W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Cytotoxicity and Functional Toxicity of Mefloquine and the Search for Protective Compounds

Description: Mefloquine hydrochloride is an antimalarial agent that has been used for the past 40 years. Numerous reports of neurological side effects have recently led the FDA to issue a strong warning regarding long-term neurological effects. This warning lead to the U.S. Army’s Special Forces and other components to discontinue its use in July of 2013. Despite reported adverse side effects, mefloquine remains in circulation and is recommended to travelers going to specific Asian countries. Mefloquine … more
Date: May 2015
Creator: Holmes, Katelyn
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Effect of pH on the Persistence and Toxicity of Cyfluthrin to Chironomus Tentans

Description: The effect of pH upon the aquatic toxicity of cyfluthrin was determined in 48 h static acute toxicity tests using 2nd instar Chironomus tentans larvae. Tests were conducted in both dechlorinated tap water and lake water of pH 8.0, 7.2, and 6.6. After 48 h, immobilized and dead larvae were removed and replaced with 2nd instar larvae to assess the persistence of toxicity. Midges were cultured in water adjusted to the pH values used in testing. Toxicity if cyfluthrin varied inversely with pH. An i… more
Date: May 1992
Creator: Hambleton, Faith Ann (Faith Ann Elizabeth)
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Comparative Toxicity Responses in Earthworms Lumbricus Terrestris and Eisenia Foetida to Cadmium Nitrate and Chlordane Using Artificial Soil and Filter Paper Exposures

Description: This research compares LC50 and LD50 of earthworms, Lumbricus terrestris and Eisenia foetida exposed to cadmium nitrate and chlordane using 48-h contact filter paper (FP) and 14-d artificial soil (AS) protocols. Both LC50 and LD50 showed that chlordane was more toxic than cadmium in both species regardless of the exposure. The reference toxicant 2-chloroacetamide using the standardized 48-h FP exposure was used to assess the general response of the earthworm prior to toxicity experiments. A glu… more
Date: August 1992
Creator: Muratti Ortiz, Joseph F.
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The Relative Physiological and Toxicological Prosperities of Americium and Plutonium

Description: The relative physiological and toxicological properties of americium and plutonium have been studied following their intravenous administration to rats. The urinary and fecal excretion of americium was similar to that of plutonium administered as Pu(N03)4. The deposition of americium the tissues and organs of the rat was also similar to that observed for plutonium. The liver and the skeleton were the major sites of deposition. Zirconium citrate administered 15 minutes after injection of americi… more
Date: November 15, 1951
Creator: Langham, Wright H. (Wright Haskell), 1911-1972 & Carter, Robert E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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TOXNET and Beyond - Using the NLMs Environmental Health and Toxicology Portal-February

Description: The purpose of this training is to familiarize participants with reliable online environmental health and toxicology information, from the National Library of Medicine and other reliable sources. Skills and knowledge acquired in this training class will enable participants to access, utilize, and refer others to environmental health and toxicology information.
Date: February 24, 2010
Creator: Templin-Branner, W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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EPA Toxicological Review of Zinc and Compounds

Description: A peer-reviewed research report supporting the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) summary of the hazards related to chronic exposure to zinc and zinc compounds.
Date: July 2005
Creator: Choudbury, Harlal; Stedeford, Todd; Donohue, Joyce; Ingerman, Lisa; Osier, Mark; Fransen, Margaret et al.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Suppression of Immune Functions by PCBs in the Earthworm Lumbricus terrestris

Description: This research is part of an effort to develop non-mammalian surrogate immunoessays with the earth worm Lumbricus terrestris to assess immunotoxic potential of xenobiotics to mammals. The objective was to determine if earthworm immunoessays, namely E- and S- rosette formation and phagocytosis, are sensitive to a known mammalian immunotoxin, the PCB Arclor 1254. Results are presented in terms of PCB exposure and tissue concentrations during uptake/depuration.
Date: May 1989
Creator: Rodriguez Grau, Jorge Luis
Partner: UNT Libraries
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A Study of the Interaction of Co-Insult Treatments with Methylmercuric Chloride and X-Irradiation and Demonstration of a Peroxide Induced Protective Mechanism

Description: The initial purpose of this work was to investigate the interaction of methylmercuric chloride (MMC) and X-irradiation given as a co-insult upon the rat blood-brain barrier (BBB). The indicators used to determine BBB alterations were mortality and the in vivo tissue uptake of radioactive sulfate administered as 3 5S-sodium sulfate. The results of the interaction studies indicated a neutralization of effects when MMC and X-irradiation were given together. X-irradiation as a single insult general… more
Date: August 1975
Creator: Earhart, James M.
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The Toxicity of Fluorine

Description: The following report discusses the toxicity of fluorine as described in literature on fluorine intoxication and case studies of Roholm's experimental observations.
Date: 1943
Creator: Ferry, J. L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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A Behavioral Model for Detection of Acute Stress in Bivalves

Description: A behavioral model for acute responses in bivalves, was developed using time series analysis for use in a real-time biomonitoring unit. Stressed bivalves closed their shell and waited for the stressful conditions to pass. Baseline data showed that group behavior of fifteen bivalves was periodic, however, individuals behaved independently. Group behavior did not change over a period of 20 minutes more than 30 percent, however, following toxic exposures the group behavior changed by more than 30 … more
Date: May 1998
Creator: Allen, H. Joel
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The control of beryllium hazards

Description: From abstract: "The toxicological properties of beryllium and compounds of beryllium are briefly reviewed, together with the historical development of the recommendations for maximum permissible beryllium air concentrations. The application of the enclosure technique presently in use at this laboratory for the control of beryllium hazards is described... Monitoring procedures used to evaluate the performance of enclosures are discussed."
Date: July 15, 1959
Creator: Lindeken, Carl L. & Meadors, Orville L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Uranium Tetrachloride Two One-Year Inhalation Toxicity Studies of Animals at 0.2 and 0.05 mg U/m3

Description: The following report analyzes studies of chronic inhalation toxicity from uranium tetrachloride dust in animals who were exposed daily for a year for the purpose of determining "borderline" or safe levels of exposure for the duration of one year.
Date: 1948
Creator: Ashenburg, Norman J.; Rothermel, J. F.; Baxter, Robert; Eriksen, Nils; Cobler, John G.; Harrison, William N. et al.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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