Sentences with phrase «certain types of chemicals»

While there are some genetic links that have been identified in dogs, sun exposure is also thought to play a part as well as contact with certain types of chemicals.

Researchers at Oregon State University have discovered novel compounds produced by certain types of chemical reactions — such as those found in vehicle exhaust or grilling meat — that are hundreds of times more mutagenic than their parent compounds which are known carcinogens.

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Nitrates are chemicals found in certain foods and it is linked to causing abnormal types of anemia in babies.

Amniotic fluid contains fetal cells and chemicals produced by the baby that, when analyzed, can help determine certain types of birth defects.

It is true that certain types of potentially harmful chemicals end up stored in our fat cells.

In a major breakthrough several years ago, two research groups, the Zuker group at Columbia and the Bachmanov group at the Monell Center for Chemical Senses, each got around this problem by finding drugs that could temporarily block a certain type of sodium channel in mice's mouths.

Studies of farm laborers who worked with the compound showed rates of certain cancers double to eight times the national average, but those exposures were intermittent and not exclusive, because workers handle many types of chemicals.

According to the principal investigator of this research project, Juan Pedro Arrebola, from the Biohealth Research Institute (IBS), «there is currently an increasing tendency in the impact of a diversity of different types of cancer, which can be attributed in part to the influence of several environmental factors, such as exposure to certain chemical pollutants.»

There is no known way to prevent most types of leukemia, though some types may be prevented by avoiding high doses of ionizing radiation, exposure to the chemical benzene, smoking and certain types of chemotherapy.

Hepatic encephalopathy occurs when the liver can not remove certain toxins and chemicals, such as ammonia, from the blood.1 These toxins and chemicals then build up and enter the brain.1 Hepatic encephalopathy is one of the major complications of cirrhosis (scarring of the liver), and a leading cause of hospital re-admission due to its recurrence, despite treatment.1 It can occur suddenly in people with acute liver failure, but is seen more often in those with chronic liver disease.1 Symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy include mild confusion, forgetfulness, poor concentration and personality or mood changes, but can progress to extreme anxiety, seizures, severe confusion, jumbled and slurred speech and slow movement.1 The first step in treatment is to identify and treat any factors that cause hepatic encephalopathy.2 Once the episode has resolved, further treatment aims to reduce the production and absorption of toxins, such as ammonia.1 Generally, there are two types of medication used to reduce the likelihood of another hepatic encephalopathy episode — lactulose and rifaximin.2 However, it remains a leading cause of hospitalisations and re-hospitalisations in cirrhotic patients, despite the use of the above - mentioned standard of care treatment.

«Benign by design: Ecofriendly catalyst discovered for a certain type of precious metal - mediated chemical reaction.»

The high reactivity of some lysine sites also means that certain chemical compounds can make a certain type of extra-tight, effectively irreversible bond with them, known as a covalent bond.

The same type of charcoal also can sop up certain toxic chemicals.

A team of chemical and biomedical engineers from the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, have discovered that HIV - infected patients experience a dysfunction in a certain type of immune cell: the follicular helper T (Tfh) cell.

Various environmental chemicals, some constituents of food such as gluten, certain types of intestinal bacteria, and a number of pharmaceuticals can cause chronic inflammatory diseases.

It can also come from perfumes with certain photo - sensitizing chemicals, including Bergamot oil (which is derived from a type of orange) or lavender.

Additionally, certain types of wool are still treated with chemicals to increase their ability to withstand heat and flame.

Synephrine is a chemical compound found in certain types of citrus fruits (particularly the bitter variety).

In the chemical toxin category, perchlorate (a naturally occurring chemical, but also a man - made contaminant stemming from production of nitrate fertilizer with certain types of ore serving as the nitrogen source) and tobacco smoke (which contains hydrogen cyanide that can be converted into thiocyanate) are well - researched examples of chemical toxins that are considered goitrogenic because they can interfere with thyroid function.

Not really controversial, and neither is the fact that hormones, genetics, and chemical messengers (and sometimes things like drugs and lack of food or certain types of food) play a huge role in either making this or not making this happen (as have shown above).

Because research shows that these and other hormone - disrupting chemicals have been linked to a number of health problems including infertility, lowered sperm counts, obesity, diabetes, thyroid imbalance, and certain types of cancers.

Cruciferous vegetables may help lower the risk for certain types of cancer, according to the Linus Pauling Institute, because of the beneficial plant chemicals they contain.

Nevertheless, some studies have shown that probiotics can improve how certain gut bacteria function, as well as the types of chemicals they produce (54).

Scientists are still looking into why this is, but one promising line of research has found that some people have high levels of a certain type of intestinal bacteria that interacts with chemicals in soy to produce an estrogen - like compound called equol.

Certain chemical elements have more than one type of atom.

A product's odor absorption capabilities lie in its ingredients — some materials like paper, plant and vegetable matter, and certain types of wood, are naturally more absorbent, while additives like baking soda and green tea (which contains a chemical called catechin) are natural deodorizers and are very effective at suppressing offensive bacteria.

The study was performed to determine if exposure to certain types of environmental chemicals would further increase the risk of TCC in this breed of dog.

Owners should pay close attention to the type of carpet cleaner and washing powders that they use to wash bedding as certain chemicals can produce skin allergies in dogs.

Nitrous oxide is removed from the atmosphere when it is absorbed by certain types of bacteria or destroyed by ultraviolet radiation or chemical reactions.