Resolving problems in environmental toxicology

[Environmental toxicology].

Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology

Light-stick is a light attractor used in longline fishing which is often dumped or lost into the ocean after used, becoming a potential pollutant to marine organisms. In the present study, toxicity was evaluated by exposing Artemia to light-stick contents. The effects were observed on the survival of nauplii and hatchability of cysts. The LC50 was 0.063mLL−1 after 24h of exposure, whilst hatcha...

Toxicology and Environmental Health

The US National Library of Medicine’s specialized information site on toxicology and environmental health provides a comprehensive cluster of links to bibliographies, databases, tutorials, and other scientific and consumer oriented resources related to toxicology and hazardous chemicals. The website includes access to resources produced by the US National Institutes of Health and by other gover...

[Present-day problems in toxicology].

Resolving Orthodontic Problems

Nowadays, with the advent of mini-implants, maximum anchorage has become possible and unwanted side effects have been reduced to a minimum. Mini-implants which are also known as Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) are small titanium bone screw or stainless steel bone screws which are placed either in buccal alveolar bone or the palatal side. These bone screws can be placed on the paramedian area...