Synthetic Biology Products and Applications Inventory After more than twenty years of basic and applied research, applications based on synthetic biology are gaining in commercial use. But it has been difficult to find out how many “synbio” products are on the market or may potentially enter the marketplace in the near future. While not comprehensive, this inventory gives the public the best available look at the many manufacturer-identified synbio-based products and the companies that produce them. Synthetic biology is a rapidly changing technology platform and therefore the data represented in this inventory may not represent the most current developments in any particular product category, company or market status designation. By crowdsourcing expertise our goal is to create a 'living' inventory for the exchange of accurate information on synbio-enabled products and applications. You can register for an account here or contact us at synbio@wilsoncenter.org for additional information.
Azodicarbonamide in Our Food: How Toxic Is It? How about some azodicarbonamide with your bagel this morning? I found it in my own kitchen, listed among the ingredients of a popular supermarket brand. Learn more details about the infamous toxic Subway sandwich bread additive banned in other countries. Dr. The recent revelation that Subway bread contains azodicarbonamide has gotten a lot of attention. But still, what is azodicarbonamide? 1. The primary function of azodicarbonamide is centered on the way it breaks down during processing — it creates tiny bubbles that make things “foamy.” 2. Oxidizing agents like azodicarbonamide are used to increase gluten content. 3. Research has established a direct link between exposure to azodicarbonamide and the onset of asthma. [3] According to a World Health Organization (WHO) follow-up report, regular occupational exposure to azodicarbonamide can lead to asthma and allergies. 4. 5. 6. While azodicarbonamide is used to condition bread dough, when it’s baked, the heat causes it to break down. 7.
Understanding The Dangers of Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs By worldtruth.tv You see them in every grocery store and home center – those funny-looking curly compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) that are rapidly replacing the old round bulbs. And pretty soon, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 kicks in, requiring bulbs to be 25 to 30 percent more efficient by 2012 to 2014, and 70 percent more efficient by 2020, effectively phasing out traditional incandescent bulbs as a way to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The energy efficiency of CFLs may be significant, but unlike traditional light bulbs, there is a hidden danger sealed inside each little bulb that requires special handling and disposal. Mercury – a potent, developmental neurotoxin that can damage the brain, liver, kidneys and central nervous system. CFLs are marketed as “safe” and don’t pose any health risks as long as the glass remains intact. So what does that mean if a CFL is cracked or breaks in our homes, releasing mercury vapors in an enclosed area?
The Common Toxin Lurking in Your Pantry Causing Obesity, Diabetes, Infertility and a Range of Unpleasant Side Effects Carolanne Wright, GuestWaking Times Typically, individuals concerned about health read labels and question if the food they consume will promote vitality and balance. So it’s particularly disturbing when a hazardous ingredient is allowed to infiltrate the food supply under a misleading name that hides its true identity. Thanks to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), we now have monosodium glutamate (MSG) covertly present in food, as well as crops that are sprayed with a noxious pesticide riddled with the toxin. For those who believe buying organic produce and shopping at natural markets will protect you from this brain damaging, disease promoting agent – think again. Health disorders triggered by flavor enhancer If you experience migraine headaches, brain fog, weight gain or have hyperactive children, the culprit may be hidden within your favorite food. By any other name The toxin can also be labeled as “natural flavor” or “spice.” Sources:
Mammograms Send Women To Deathbeds Faster And Increase Risk of Breast Cancer Up To 30 Percent By Dave Milhalovic Even with the established evidence which supports the long-term health risks and danger of mammograms, the medical community still pushes them like pancakes. Besides overdiagnosis and the unnecessary treatment of insignificant cancers, mammograms cause radiation-induced breast cancer themselves, increasing several risk factors for the disease. Increases Breast Cancer Mortality Mammography is the most widely used screening modality for breast cancer and with good reason for the medical community. Diagnosis of cancers that would otherwise never have caused symptoms or death in a woman’s lifetime can expose a woman to the immediate risks of therapy (surgical deformity or toxicities from radiation therapy, hormone therapy, or chemotherapy), late sequelae (lymphedema), and late effects of therapeutic radiation (new cancers, scarring, or cardiac toxicity). More Than Half Result In Overdiagnosis Inaccurate Even When Cancer Is Present radiation therapy for Hodgkin disease.
12 Foods Most People Don't Know Are Dyed or Adulterated Karen Foster, Prevent DiseaseWaking Times Orange cheddar cheese comes to mind as one of many foods people don’t realize is dyed. While some food coloring and adulterations are less harmful than others, many exist as toxic threats in the food supply. Almost any food you buy that is not its natural color has the potential of being adulterated, even if purchased from a reputable grocery retailer. Food fraud was recently defined in a report funded by the National Center for Food Protection and Defense (University of Minnesota) as a collective term that encompasses the deliberate substitution, addition, tampering or misrepresentation of food, food ingredients or food packaging, or false or misleading statements made about a product for economic gain. To my knowledge there are no cows that produce orange milk. Solution: Stick to white cheddar. Olive oil is one of the most adulterated foods on Earth. Turmeric powder is added to many foods to enhance yellow tints and colors. Solution:
Virtual motion, real consequences Moving pictures can produce illusions – and not just in the cinema: If one stares for a time at a homogeneous flow – such as a waterfall – and then looks at a stationary surface, that surface will appear to be moving in the opposite direction to the falling water. Indeed, this so-called aftereffect can be observed across different sensory modalities, as LMU researchers Luigi Cuturi and Paul MacNeilage now report in the journal Current Biology. “Optical illusions like that are not just everyday curiosities. Aftereffects arise because the information processing operations that underlie our perceptions adapt their response to certain aspects of a persistent stimulus: When exposed to a stimulus that is maintained over a long period, processing of the sensory information by the nerve cells becomes “entrained”. In their experimental set-up, the researchers made use of a mobile platform. University of Muenchen
The Unseen Enemy---- EMF Pollution! THE UNSEEN ENEMY—EMF POLLUTION! By Dr. Michael L. Johnson EMFs or electromagnetic fields are adversely affecting your body! Every time that you go to the grocery store, you are exposed to EMFs, first from the automatic doors opening when you walk into the building and then when the cashier scans your goods at the checkout counter. You especially need to know about EMFs if you suffer from thyroid disorders because your thyroid is your body’s radiation shield. The EMF, or Electromagnetic field, is the movement of electrons. Unfortunately, you are exposed to electromagnetic fields wherever you go. Electromagnetic fields can disturb your cell’s normal functions. The EMF issues initially started after a series of articles were published in The New Yorker magazine in June 1989. The bottom line is that a large number of studies revealed at the very least a causal link between EMFs and cancer. Most people also overlook the danger of an electric transformer. —Dr. Dr.
Avoid Alkaline Water Machines? | Xenophilia (True Strange Stuff) I’ve been eating plenty of leafy greens lately, getting some really good minerals. I’ve also been drinking some water from a platinum plate alkalizer. The article below by Dr. Lawrence Wilson warns against these machines, so I’m re-posting part of it here to generate more attention for this view and debate to get at the truth. © March 2012, The Center For Development, Inc.This article is a warning to avoid drinking artificially alkalinized water. Is platinum toxic in the body? Compared to gold and silver nanoparticles, platinum it was in the middle in terms of being toxic to zebrafish in one study, causing developmental delays, reduction in touch response and slowed heart rate. – link Why would knowing that be important? MesoPlatinum® is an all natural mineral supplement in the form of a platinum colloid consisting of nanometer particles of 0.9995 pure platinum suspended in pure deionized water. Who “reported” that? But is it a neurotoxin? Does it pass through the body harmlessly?
Blue Light Exposed Natural blue light versus artificial blue light Blue light is actually everywhere. When outside, light from the sun travels through the atmosphere. The shorter, high energy blue wavelengths collide with the air molecules causing blue light to scatter everywhere. This is what makes the sky look blue. In its natural form, your body uses blue light from the sun to regulate your natural sleep and wake cycles. Why should we be concerned about blue light exposure? Blue light waves are the among the shortest, highest energy wavelengths in the visible light spectrum. This flickering and glaring may be one of the reasons for eyestrain, headaches, physical and mental fatigue caused by many hours sitting in front of a computer screen or other electronic device. Our eyes' natural filters do not provide sufficient protection against blue light rays from the sun, let alone the blue light emanating from these devices or from blue light emitted from fluorescent-light tubes.
American Academy of Environmental Medicine calls for a halt to wireless smart meters | EMF Safety Network The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) has adopted a resolution calling for a halt to wireless smart meters. The text of the resolution is below. (link to AAEM Resolution on letterhead) This represents the first national physician’s group to look in-depth at wireless health risks; and to advise the public and decision-makers about preventative public health actions that are necessary. Cindy Sage Sage Associates January 19, 2012 Proposed Decision of Commissioner Peevey (Mailed 1/22/2012) BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA On the proposed decision 11-03-014 Dear Commissioners: The Board of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine opposes the installation of wireless “smart meters” in homes and schools based on a scientific assessment of the current medical literature (references available on request). Hence, we call for: • An immediate moratorium on “smart meter” installation until these serious public health issues are resolved.
American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) For over 50 years, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) has been studying and treating the effects of the environment on human health. In the last 20 years, our physicians began seeing patients who reported that electric power lines, televisions and other electrical devices caused a wide variety of symptoms. By the mid 1990's, it became clear that patients were adversely affected by electromagnetic fields and becoming more electrically sensitive. In the last five years with the advent of wireless devices, there has been a massive increase in radiofrequency (RF) exposure from wireless devices as well as reports of hypersensitivity and diseases related to electromagnetic field and RF exposure. Multiple studies correlate RF exposure with diseases such as cancer, neurological disease, reproductive disorders, immune dysfunction, and electromagnetic hypersensitivity. The fact that RF exposure causes neurological damage has been documented repeatedly. Submitted by: Amy L.
SmartPhones Now Causing Permanent Health Problems in Chronic Users Subscribe and get Galactic News Daily Updates: L.J. Devon | Natural News Skull on fire, writhing in pain, one journalist tells his own story about the onset of searing headaches and the feeling of being “hit over the head with a rod of steel.” That’s how journalist Adam Estes described the mysterious “bolts of pain” that shot from the top of his neck and across his skull. The pain was debilitating and confusing. “[It was] as if someone had hit me over the head with a red hot rod of steel sending electric bolts of pain across my skull,” wrote Journalist Adam Estes in an article for Gizmodo. Constant craning causes severe damage to occipital nerves Afraid that the pain was a sign of a brain tumor, Adam Estes sought out a neurologist. The diagnosis for this condition is occipital neuralgia, and by the time the damage is done it’s hard to reverse it. The pain is sensitive to touch as well. Smartphone addictions causing near-permanent health condition via Natural News Related Abducted by aliens?