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In February, 2013 the World Health Organization released a study documenting the alarming effects of products that contain endocrine disruptors, which can range from the natural (phytoestrogens in soy) to the chemical (BPA, phthalates). Find out key ingredients to avoid, and simple steps to avoid them. Half Moon Bay, CA (PRWEB) March 13, 2013 Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that may interfere with the body’s hormonal balance and produce adverse developmental, reproductive,...
Facility will prove biorefining process for commercial-scale production LAKEWOOD, Colo., March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ZeaChem Inc., developer of highly-efficient biorefineries, today announced that it has produced commercial-grade cellulosic chemicals and ethanol at its 250,000 gallons per year (GPY) biorefinery in Boardman, Ore. Among the first operational cellulosic biorefineries in the world, this demonstration facility showcases the scalability of ZeaChem's biorefining...
Spa Parts Net launches new and improved website to better serve customers. (PRWEB) March 09, 2013 SpaPartsNet™, the popular online supplier of high quality hot tub and spa parts and chemicals, has recently launched a new and improved website, SpaPartsNet.com. The new website is set to be more user-friendly than their previous online location, to maximize user experience of overall customer service satisfaction. This comes as good news to hot tub and spa owners across the nation, and the...
Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online One team is trying to create a way to turn waste paper into valuable chemicals, including one that is used in the anti-flu drug Tamiflu. Interdisciplinary students from the University of Alberta came up with an idea for a startup biotech company called Upcycled Aromatics. Crystal Theodore, a chemical engineering student at the University who is part of the team, said finding a project that has a solution for the waste issues, but...
Alan McStravick for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online It seems in the middle of the previous decade, the dangers associated with Bisphenol A (BPA) and, to a lesser extent, phthalates entered into the general consciousness of most Americans. We learned just how pervasive these hormone-mimicking chemicals were in a range of products we relied upon for our convenient lifestyles. Many people, upon learning of the side effects associated with toxic levels of these “endocrine...
DistinctBright, a company that provides the best green cleaner for homes and offices, shares insight on how to avoid using harsh chemicals for cleaning from thedailygreen.com. DistinctBright explains how probiotic and natural cleaners can tackle home cleaning just as well as the chemical brands, but without harsh chemical side effects. Miami, FL (PRWEB) February 24, 2013 Using chemicals to clean everyday surfaces may remove unsightly dirt and grime in a flash- but what those harsh...
Effective Environmental Services and Clifford Woods offer the benefits of the relaunch of odor control product to knock down odors and reduce environmental impact in a non-polluting way. No chemicals or masking perfumes are used. Lake View Terrace, CA (PRWEB) February 20, 2013 Effective Environmental Services and Clifford Woods are pleased to announce the relaunch of their odor control product that is able to provide Organic Odor Control allows users to get rid of odor organically and is...
[317 Pages Report] Flame Retardant Chemicals Market report categorizes the global market on the basis of applications, product types and geography; forecasting volumes and revenues by analyzing trends. (PRWEB) February 17, 2013 The report “Flame Retardant Chemicals Market by Type, Application & Geography – Market Estimates up to 2017” published by MarketsandMarkets, defines and segments the global flame retardant chemicals market with analysis and forecasting of the global...
A recently added market report by Transparency Market Research on “Personal Care Chemicals & Ingredients Market - Industry Analysis, Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth And Forecast, 2009 - 2018" is now available for pre order. To browse the report visit : http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/personal-care-chemicals-ingredients-market.html Albany, New York (PRWEB) February 16, 2013 In the past decade the global personal care chemicals and ingredients market has demonstrated...
The Toxic-Free Ladybug Tekno 2350 Steam Vapor Sanitization System With TANCS® Is Scientifically Proven To Kill Bacteria Cells Unreachable By Bleach And Is Ideal For Cleaning Companies Whose Clients Demand The Safest Indoor Environment Possible For Their Families Vernon Hills, Illinois (PRWEB) February 09, 2013 LadybugSteamCleaners.com, an authorized online dealer of Ladybug steam cleaners nationwide and on its Chicago showroom floor, today announced that it plans to actively market...
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Potato virus Y (PVY) is a plant pathogenic virus of the family Potyviridae. It is one of the most important plant viruses affecting potatoes. Infection results in various symptoms depending on the strain. Production loss is the most mild of the symptoms and "˜potato tuber necrotic ringspot disease' is the worst. Ringspot renders potatoes unmarketable and can therefore result in a major loss of income. Aphid vectors transmit PVY but it can also remain dormant in seed potatoes. The South...
The ants, one of the most successful groups of insects, are of particular interest because they form advanced colonies, and can constitute up to 15 percent of the total animal biomass of a tropical rainforest. They belong to the order Hymenoptera and are close relatives of the vespoid wasps. Ants appear in amber, found in central New Jersey, believed to be from the Cretaceous period. It is thought that they evolved from the wasps that had appeared during the Jurassic period. They are...
Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, are nocturnal, luminous beetles of the family Lampyridae. These names come from the fact that some species as adults emit flashes of light to attract mates, using special light-emitting organs in the abdomen. The enzyme luciferase acts on luciferin to stimulate light emission. This reaction is of scientific interest, and genes coding for these substances have been spliced into many different organisms. Many species, especially in the genus Photinus,...
