Chemicals from turmeric and rhubarb could help fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria lurking in wastewater

When we’re taking antibiotics, some of the dose is excreted with urine and feces and ends up in our wastewater. The presence of this low dose of antibiotic creates an opportunity for resistant bacteria to evolve. Scientists studying antibiotic...

Cambridge researchers say certain gut microbes could protect us from harmful PFAS ‘forever chemicals’

Some species of microbe found in the human gut can absorb PFAS, the toxic and long-lasting ‘forever chemicals’ that are found in everyday items, scientists have discovered. Boosting these particular species in our gut microbiome through...

'Forever Chemicals' under investigation at three Eurobodalla locations

But, it was discovered that PFAS accumulated in human tissue over time, causing health issues through increased cholesterol levels, decreased vaccine response, risks of kidney and testicular cancer, thyroid hormone disruption and low birth weight.

Sur Industrial City attracts chemical industry with an investment of RO9.6 million

Sur Industrial City, an affiliate of the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates ‘Madayn’, signed an investment contract with Al Ghaith Industries to establish a factory for the production of Trichlorosilane. The facility will be built on an...

Aster Chemicals in talks to buy Esso petrol stations in Singapore: Sources

SINGAPORE – Aster Chemicals and Energy, a joint venture between Indonesia’s Chandra Asri Group and global commodities trader Glencore, is in exclusive talks to buy oil major Exxon Mobil Corp’s petrol stations in Singapore, according to people with...

Ecological influence of usual chemicals seriously took too lightly, discovers research study

Scientific research study & Exploration: Discover the Globe With Study Research and Modern Technology Debt Score: CC0 Public Domain Name The environmental result of 9 chemicals, generally taken advantage of in grape expanding, may have been...

Chemical giant DuPont settles Hoosick Falls contamination suit for $27 million

The rural town of Hoosick Falls has won a decadelong legal battle against chemical giant DuPont over its contaminated water supply. DuPont, one of the world's largest chemical companies, agreed to a $27-million payout for contaminating Hoosick...

DuPont Gravel Mine Public Hearing Became a Circus

Submitted by the Environmental Coalition of Pierce County. The public hearing to review the Final Impact Statement on the expansion of the Dupont gravel mine turned into a circus The seventy-two members of the public in attendance had to wait four...

FUGUS VC inducted fellow Nigerian society of biochemistry, molecular biology 

The Vice Chancellor, Federal University Gusau, Prof. M.G. Abubakar, has been inducted as a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB). This was contained in a statement issued to newsmen signed by the university...

Researchers discover gut bacteria that remove up to 75% of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”

Researchers discover gut bacteria that remove up to 75% of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” Cambridge researchers discovered nine gut bacteria species that can absorb up to 75% of toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" from the body. These bacteria,...

Oman’s Sur Industrial City attracts chemical industry project worth over RO 9.6 million

MUSCAT – The new facility will be constructed on a 20,000-square-meter plot, with a total investment exceeding RO 9.6 million (approximately USD 25 million). This project is a value-added project that will enhance the growth of the chemical and...

EU environment ministers test blood for ‘forever chemicals’

Copenhagen, Denmark | AFP EU environment and climate ministers meeting in Denmark on Thursday tested their blood for “forever chemicals“ linked to serious health risks, in a bid to raise awareness about chemical pollution, Danish and European...

Junior Boks star outruns Dupont

Haashim Pead has broken Antoine Dupont’s record for the most metres gained by a scrumhalf at a World Rugby U20 Championship. The 20-year-old has been a key figure in the Junior Boks’ run to the semi-finals, starting in emphatic wins against...

East Petersburg Borough sues companies for public water contamination with 'forever chemicals'

Alleging willful contamination of water with “forever” chemicals, East Petersburg Borough last month became the latest municipality to sue eight chemical and fire equipment companies. The borough lawsuit says the companies are responsible for...

Enzalutamide Plus Leuprolide Yields OS Benefit in nmHSPC With Biochemical Recurrence

Enzalutamide (Xtandi) combined with leuprolide generated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in overall survival (OS) vs placebo plus leuprolide in patients with nonmetastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer...

Chemicals from cigarette butts are leaching into N.Y. waterways: What's being done about it

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Four-and-a-half trillion — that’s how many cigarette butts are just thrown on the ground a year, according to the World Health Organization. You might think they break down, but they’re not biodegradable. In fact, some parts of...

"Forever chemicals" found in organs of vulnerable Japanese wildcats

OSAKA - High concentrations of potentially carcinogenic PFAS "forever chemicals" have been found in Tsushima leopard cats -- a designated natural monument and vulnerable species native to a Japanese island -- researchers said Thursday. The Ehime...

EVRAZ NTMK to invest 1 billion rubles in technical re-equipment of a biochemical plant

Aster Chemicals plans to acquire Exxon Mobil's network of gas stations in Singapore

EU ministers get their blood tested for forever chemicals

PFAS substances — commonly known as forever chemicals — don’t break down naturally and have been shown to accumulate in the environment and cause a host of health conditions, including cancer, liver damage and decreased fertility. Most people in...