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Transgenerational Epigenetic Effects Demonstrated in Animals to Occur From a Variety of Pollutants
Posted on 18 Mar 2012 by Thomas H. Clarke, Jr.

Prior posts have discussed the interplay between DNA, the various forms of RNA, and proteins regarding gene "expression"; prior posts have also noted the process of methylation of genes [see Wikipedia - Methylation ], which often reflects the... Read More

Tags: genome , Thomas Clarke , BPAF , transgenerational , genetic mutation , human health , bisphenol A , epigenetic , DEET , genes , permethrin , genotype , phthalates , toxic tort , dioxins

Jenner & Block: Minnesota Bans Triclosan For State Government
Posted on 8 Mar 2013 by E. Lynn Grayson

By E. Lynn Grayson , Partner, Jenner & Block Minnesota is believed to be one of the first state governments to stop buying products containing triclosan, an antibacterial commonly used in soap and cosmetics. Through its combined buying power, the... Read More

Tags: environmental , environmental law , dioxins , clean water

9-11 firefighters show increased cancer risk, notes new study
Posted on 9 Sep 2011 by Thomas H. Clarke, Jr.

Prior posts have addressed the various studies that have been published regarding the impact of exposure to the toxic dust and smoke that was generated by the 9-11 disaster. Researchers have now identified that male firefighters who were exposed to the... Read More

Tags: PCB , 9/11 , polychlorinated biphenyls , nine eleven , firefighters , NIOSH , World Trade Center , cancer , asbestos , September 11 , air pollution , Air Quality , polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons , dioxins , asthma

9-11 firefighters show increased cancer risk, notes new study
Posted on 9 Sep 2011 by Thomas H. Clarke, Jr.

Prior posts have addressed the various studies that have been published regarding the impact of exposure to the toxic dust and smoke that was generated by the 9-11 disaster. Researchers have now identified that male firefighters who were exposed to the... Read More

Tags: PCB , 9/11 , polychlorinated biphenyls , nine eleven , firefighters , NIOSH , World Trade Center , cancer , asbestos , September 11 , air pollution , Air Quality , polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons , dioxins , asthma

Transgenerational Epigenetic Effects Demonstrated in Animals to Occur From a Variety of Pollutants
Posted on 18 Mar 2012 by Thomas H. Clarke, Jr.

Prior posts have discussed the interplay between DNA, the various forms of RNA, and proteins regarding gene "expression"; prior posts have also noted the process of methylation of genes [see Wikipedia - Methylation ], which often reflects the... Read More

Tags: genome , Thomas Clarke , BPAF , transgenerational , genetic mutation , human health , bisphenol A , epigenetic , DEET , genes , permethrin , genotype , phthalates , toxic tort , dioxins