Changes in urine could lead to BSE test for live animals

harminka — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 03:48:05 -0500

Researchers have demonstrated that protein levels in urine samples can indicate both the presence and progress of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) disease in cattle.

Disturbances in Brain Circuitry Linked to Chronic Exposure to Solvents

harminka — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:49:36 -0500

Chronic occupational exposure to organic solvents, found in materials such as paints, printing and dry cleaning agents, is widespread all over the world, and is thought to damage the central nervous system. The pattern of cognitive impairment, involving memory, attention and psychomotor function, frequently persists even after exposure has ceased, is usually referred to as chronic solvent-induced encephalopathy (CSE).