Polychlorinated biphenyl

bioavailability of microplastics is their small size, density, color, surface (smooth or rough) (Stephanie L. Wright a,2013). Food chain disturbance in marine environment is the major problem because due to ingestion of plastic which consists of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), POP and PAH. They absorbs/bioaccumulation in the fatty acid of living organism and cause death of the species. At least 180 marine animal species and birds have been found to ingest plastic (Teuten et al. 2009)( Elin…

During the mid 1990s, scientist had numerous discoveries about endocrine disruption, and that common occurring impurities can inhibit with the natural hormonal signals controlling foetal development. The term endocrine disruptor was created at the wingspread conference center in Wisconsin in 1991. Several articles had a key impact on such a creation. One paper in 1993 by Theo Colborn. Through this paper she stated that the “environmental chemicals distribute the development of the endocrine…

MICROBEAD BACKGROUND Plastic microbeads are substances frequently found in a variety of products ranging from “cosmetics, sunscreen, body wash, toothpaste, skincare, and industrial and household cleaning products” (Rochman, et al., 2015). They are frequently used as exfoliating scrubbers in order to aid in the cleaning of various materials and surfaces. Oftentimes, these microbeads can replace naturally biodegradable alternatives such as salts, oatmeal or ground nut shells due to their ease of…

Breast is Still Best: Toxic Milk vs. National Breastfeeding Rhetoric By 1985, Inuit breastfeeding rates were on the rise, as were the rates throughout Canada. The marketing of breast milk seemed to have worked in reclaiming breastfeeding as the ideal practice of infant feeding. In 1983, 88.9 percent of Inuit infants that remained with their mothers were breastfed. This number was projected to rise with the ending of formula sample distribution throughout Canada and the guidelines set by the WHO…

Prenatal Nutrition in Canada The Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP) is a program that is funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), providing support and promoting public health to improve maternal-infant health. Through Florence Nightingale’s historic fundamentals of chattering hopes and advice to the patient, educating on what food to eat, and taking food, healthcare providers of Canada can advance maternal-infant health care today. It is important for women who are…

chemicals that Monsanto made in the past are now considered carcinogenic and most definitely illegal today. Just a few of the chemicals they are credited with creating are the now-banned dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), the now-banned polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB’s), the controversial recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH) and Aspartame, and the infamous chemical Agent Orange used in Vietnam. Monsanto was also tapped into by the United States Government to help in the development of the…

Lymphoma Ryan Jones Mr. Reeves Biology Honors April 24, 2018 Introduction Lymphoma is the name of a diverse group of cancers of the lymphatic system, a connecting network of glands, organs and vessels whose principle cell is the lymphocyte. Lymphoma originated from new Latin, dating back to 1870-75; lymph-,-oma. When lymphoma occurs, cells in the lymphatic system grow abnormally. They divide too rapidly and grow without any order or control. Too much tissue is formed and tumors…

Attention-Deficit Disorder Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) /Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (American Psychiatric Association, 1994), affects 3 to 5% of school age children. However, some studies suggest the percentage of students who are affected by ADD/ADHD is upwards of 8% of all school-aged children. The problems these students face affects their ability to learn, ability to focus and for some students who are challenged with hyperactivity and impulsivity feel the need to…

Audience Profile and Brief Outline The audience I am targeting is adults ages 18 and older. I am looking at the average consumer who buys groceries for themselves or their family. They are single or in a relationship, with or without children. They are of middle to upper income levels and are able to buy more expensive protein on a regular basis. They are also of lower income level that will be able to afford expensive protein in the future. This section of the audience can be influenced…

Imagine a time when, “a factory could spew black clouds of toxic (gases) into the air or dump tons of toxic waste into a nearby stream, and that be perfectly legal. They could not be taken to court to stop it. How was this possible? There were no legal or regulatory mechanisms to protect the environment” (EPA History). The EPA is an environmental group that has made a substantial difference in protecting wildlife and the Earth. The Environmental Protection Agency has benefitted the environment…