The presence of a toxic substance can modify the metabolic functions of the cell. Certain substances, and particularly chemicals that are strong acids or corrosives, act to damage and destroy tissues rather than simply interfere with their function. In severe cases, it can harm the internal tissues and vital organs of...
Regulatory Compliance: Toxicologists stay abreast of federal and state regulations related to toxic substances, ensuring that products, chemicals, and processes comply with established safety standards. They assist in the development of regulatory policies and guidelines based on scientific evidence and toxi...
That means brands that fail to do so are potentially leaving money on the table. However, exaggerating your commitment to sustainability can backfire and cause lasting damage to your brand’s reputation. By misrepresenting what your company is doing to protect the environment and build ethical ...
Today, scientifically substantiated better alternatives to smoking exist that do not burn tobacco. As a result, they emit fewer and lower levels of harmful and potentially harmful constituents compared to the smoke produced when tobacco is burned. While not risk-free, they are a much better choice...
Bill of materials (BoM) analyzer Once it is determined that a product contains PFAS, companies will need to find replacement materials. Replacing a material in a product isn’t as easy as it sounds — the material has to meet certain economic and performance requirements — mechanical, thermal...
"We know that it increases heart rate (and) blood pressure," Dohadwala says. "In particular to oral nicotine pouches, what I worry about is periodontal disease. There are toxic chemicals in these pouches, which can lead to injury of the gums. Persistent, recurrent injury can end up leading...
What are types of chemicals? Types of Chemicals Corrosives. Oxidisers. Flammables. Water Reactives. Pyrophorics. Toxics. How do I know if something is a hazardous chemical? To identify if a substance is hazardous,check the product's container label and/or the SDS which is available from the...
The plant that was attacked by aphids began emitting chemicals that help to attract wasps, something that many plants do when in distress. And while this is amazing enough, it’s hardly news. But this is: the plants that were connected via underground mycelium began also to produce the “di...
How do you train a generative AI model? The generative AI model needs to be trained for a particular use case. The recent progress in LLMs provides an ideal starting point for customizing applications for different use cases. For example, the popular GPT model developed by OpenAI has been us...
Today, scientifically substantiated smoke-free alternatives exist that do not burn tobacco. As a result, they emit fewer and lower levels of harmful and potentially harmful constituents compared to the smoke produced when tobacco is burned. While not risk-free, they are a much better choice than...