An all-consuming issue

Article Abstract:

Issues discussed concern the food safety system in America, as well as the legislative, regulatory, and scientific efforts to ensure that food is not contaminated with harmful microbes or pesticides. Topics addressed include the most common types of microbes that cause illness, controversies over the use of some technologies in food preparation, and the environmental health threats posed by pesticides.

Statistical Data Included, Safety and security measures, Environmental aspects, Food, Powers and duties, Food microbiology, United States. Department of Agriculture, Food poisoning, United States. Food and Drug Administration, Food handling, Spraying and dusting residues in agriculture, Spraying residues (Agriculture)

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Polychlorinated biphenyls and methylmercury act synergistically to reduce rat brain dopamine content in vitro

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that methylmercury and polychlorinated biphenyls, two neurotoxicants, may share a common site of action in their impact on dopamine function. Studies were based on rat brain striatal punches subjected to the toxicants, resulting in alterations to second messenger systems and growth of intracellular calcium.

Physiological aspects, Polychlorinated biphenyls, Dopamine, Methylmercury, Methylmercury compounds

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