Warmer bodies of water and infections from vibrios: is there a connection?
Bacteria of the genus Vibrio reproduce faster when the water temperatures are higher. They can enter the human body via small, unnoticed wounds and proceed to cause wound infections which can be…
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Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in food: What are the health risks?
TFA is one of the perfluorooctane sulfonic acids, a widespread group of persistent industrial chemicals.
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From lab to life: Qualification as a bridge to fast-track the use of animal-free methods in risk assessment
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BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment MEAL Study on cadmium in food
Health impairments for the majority of the population not to be expected
Repelling mosquitoes, ticks and flies: Are there any health risks associated with using repellents?
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment) has compiled frequently asked questions and answers on repellents and their health risks.
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Science reports
Method evaluation study on the determination of the chloropropanols 3-monochloro-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) and 1,3-dichloro-2-propanol (1,3-DCP) in cold water extracts of paper, board and fibre using GC-MS(/MS)
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