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Development, Validation and Application of a Targeted LC-MS Method for Quantification of Microcystins and Nodularin: Towards a Better Characterization of Drinking Water
for consumption but also for industrial processes, agriculture and other activities. In Flanders, 10% of the total consumed water is used for agriculture [2]. Currently, to produce tap water, ground and ...
Ecotoxicity profile of heavily contaminated surface water of two rivers in Tunisia
Persistent organic and inorganic contaminants generated by industrial effluent wastes poses a threat to the maintenance of aquatic ecosystems and public health. The Khniss and Hamdoun rivers, located in the ...
Thyroid cancer incidence near nuclear sites in Belgium: An ecological study at small geographical level
was found for more incident cases of thyroid cancer near the two nuclear power plants. Regarding the two industrial and research nuclear sites, no evidence for a higher incidence in the vicinity of ...
Genome Editing in Agriculture: Methods, Applications, and Governance—A paper in the series on The Need for Agricultural Innovation to Sustainably Feed the World by 2050
knowledge-based foundation for regulatory agencies, policy- and lawmakers, private and public research institutions, industry, and the general public. Health Topics: Health and environment Santé et environnement ...
A novel genotoxin-specific qPCR array based on the metabolically competent human HepaRG™ cell line as a rapid and reliable tool for improved in vitro hazard assessment
regulatory accepted batteries for in vitro genotoxicity testing is recognized, they result in a high number of false positives. This has a major impact on society and industries developing novel compounds ...
Health risks in the cleaning industry: a Belgian census-linked mortality study (1991–2011)
Publication Type: Peer reviewed scientific article Authors: Laura Van den Borre; Deboosere, Patrick Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Volume 91, Issue 1 (2018) Health Topics: Gezondheid en milieu Health and environm ...
The Vitotox and ToxTracker assays: a two-test combination for quick and reliable assessment of genotoxic hazards
small quantities and high throughput (automatized) technologies. Furthermore, the tests are less laborious. For the cosmetic industry, the generated information can be added in a weight-of-evidence ...
Oxidative stress pathways involved in cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles on cells constitutive of alveolo-capillary barrier in vitro.
The health risks of nanoparticles remain a serious concern given their prevalence from industrial and domestic use. The primary route of titanium dioxide nanoparticle exposure is inhalation. The extent ...
In Vitro Genotoxicity of Settat Town Landfill Leachate, Morocco
Publication Type: Peer reviewed scientific article Authors: Amahdar, Loubna; Anouar, Abdellah; Ababou, Bouchra; Luc Verschaeve; Hilali, Abderraouf Source: Archives of Industrial Hygiene and ...
In Vitro Genotoxicity of Wastewaters from the Town of Settat, Morocco
Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology, Volume 60, Issue 2, Number 296 (2009) Keywords: Boumoussa heavy metals micronuclei physicochemical profi le Proliferation index Health Topics: Health and ...