Medical Chemistry & Drugs
This is a collection of articles and other resources pertaining to chemistry as it relates to health and medicine. Information on pharmacology and safety is also provided. Get information on both legal and illegal drugs.
Drug Photo Gallery
See the molecular structures of common drugs, including drugs of abuse. Photos of the drugs themselves are also included.
See the molecular structures of common drugs, including drugs of abuse. Photos of the drugs themselves are also included.
Elements in the Human Body
Find out what elements are in the human body and what these elements do.
Find out what elements are in the human body and what these elements do.
Amino Acid Structures
These are the structures for the twenty natural amino acids, plus the general structure for an amino acid.
These are the structures for the twenty natural amino acids, plus the general structure for an amino acid.
Anabolic Steroids
Learn what anabolic steroids are, how they can enhance athletic performance, and what risks are associated with using performance enhancing drugs.
Learn what anabolic steroids are, how they can enhance athletic performance, and what risks are associated with using performance enhancing drugs.
Applying to Medical School - What to Do if You're Rejected
Most applicants to medical school don't get accepted! Make plans for this possibility. Here is advice on what to do if your application is rejected, with concrete steps to improve your application for the next year.
Most applicants to medical school don't get accepted! Make plans for this possibility. Here is advice on what to do if your application is rejected, with concrete steps to improve your application for the next year.
BHA and BHT
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) are added to many foods to prevent fat spoilage. This article describes what BHA and BHT are, what they do, and how they do it. There is a fairly lengthy list of references because there is controversy over the health effects of BHA, BHT, and other additives.
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) are added to many foods to prevent fat spoilage. This article describes what BHA and BHT are, what they do, and how they do it. There is a fairly lengthy list of references because there is controversy over the health effects of BHA, BHT, and other additives.
Biochemistry of Lycopene
Lycopene is the red pigment in tomatoes and several fruits. Find out more about how this antioxidant protects against cancer and heart disease.
Lycopene is the red pigment in tomatoes and several fruits. Find out more about how this antioxidant protects against cancer and heart disease.
Caffeine Chemistry
Learn about the chemical and biological properties of caffeine, the methylxanthine stimulant found in coffee and other foods.
Learn about the chemical and biological properties of caffeine, the methylxanthine stimulant found in coffee and other foods.
Can You Use Laundry Detergent in the Dishwasher?
Yes, you could put laundry detergent in your dishwasher. Should you? Probably not. Here's why.
Yes, you could put laundry detergent in your dishwasher. Should you? Probably not. Here's why.
Can Your Hair Turn White from Fright or Turn Gray Overnight?
Is it true your hair can turn white from a bad scare or that your hair can turn gray overnight? Learn about your haircolor and get the answer to the question.
Is it true your hair can turn white from a bad scare or that your hair can turn gray overnight? Learn about your haircolor and get the answer to the question.
Chemical Weapons and Warfare Agents
Get basic information about chemical weapons and learn what you can do to protect yourself in the event of a chemical attack.
Get basic information about chemical weapons and learn what you can do to protect yourself in the event of a chemical attack.
Chemicals for Hangovers
A hangover is Nature's way of reminding you that alcohol is not good for your body. Having said that, there are some substances that will reduce the damage or lessen the discomfort.
A hangover is Nature's way of reminding you that alcohol is not good for your body. Having said that, there are some substances that will reduce the damage or lessen the discomfort.
Common Household Chemicals - Dangerous Mixtures
Labs have lists of chemicals that don't go together, but it isn't as easy to avoid dangerous mixtures with home chemicals because they aren't pure substances. Here's some help. Be safe and don't mix these common household chemicals.
Labs have lists of chemicals that don't go together, but it isn't as easy to avoid dangerous mixtures with home chemicals because they aren't pure substances. Here's some help. Be safe and don't mix these common household chemicals.
Crystal Meth Facts
Learn what crystal meth is, why people take crystal meth, how it's made, and what risks are associated with using methamphetamine.
Learn what crystal meth is, why people take crystal meth, how it's made, and what risks are associated with using methamphetamine.
DEET Chemistry
Learn about the insect repellent called DEET. See its chemical structure, find out how it works, get information about the risks of using DEET, and find out how to reduce your need for bug spray.
Learn about the insect repellent called DEET. See its chemical structure, find out how it works, get information about the risks of using DEET, and find out how to reduce your need for bug spray.
Drugs from Plants
This is a table listing many of the pharmaceuticals that are derived from plants, including the names of the drugs, their actions, plant sources, and the common names of the plants.
This is a table listing many of the pharmaceuticals that are derived from plants, including the names of the drugs, their actions, plant sources, and the common names of the plants.
Flame Retardant People
Learn about the health effects of polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE), a common flame retardant, and efforts to ban further use of certain forms of the chemical.
Learn about the health effects of polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE), a common flame retardant, and efforts to ban further use of certain forms of the chemical.
Food Additives
This is a list of common food additives and a description of their uses.
This is a list of common food additives and a description of their uses.
Hair Color Chemistry
Over 75% of women and a growing percentage of men color their hair. Learn about natural haircolor and find out what happens when you bleach hair or use temporary or permanent haircolor.
Over 75% of women and a growing percentage of men color their hair. Learn about natural haircolor and find out what happens when you bleach hair or use temporary or permanent haircolor.
How Do Disposable Diapers Work? Why Do They Leak?
Learn about the polymer in disposable diapers, sodium polyacrylate. Find out how the polymer absorbs water and why diapers leak.
Learn about the polymer in disposable diapers, sodium polyacrylate. Find out how the polymer absorbs water and why diapers leak.
How Do Pregnancy Tests Work?
Learn how blood tests and home pregnancy urine tests work, how early they can be used, and some reasons for false positive and negative test results.
Learn how blood tests and home pregnancy urine tests work, how early they can be used, and some reasons for false positive and negative test results.
How Do Safety Matches Work?
Learn about how safety matches work and why they are considered 'safe'.
Learn about how safety matches work and why they are considered 'safe'.
How Do Smoke Detectors Work?
Find out how ionization and photoelectric smoke detectors work. Then determine which type is better for your needs. Links are supplied to give you more information about fire safety, tips for installing a smoke detector, and answers to common smoke detector questions.
Find out how ionization and photoelectric smoke detectors work. Then determine which type is better for your needs. Links are supplied to give you more information about fire safety, tips for installing a smoke detector, and answers to common smoke detector questions.
How Do Sunless Tanning Products Work?
This article discusses bronzers, self-tanning lotions and sprays, tanning accelerators, and pills. Learn how these products work and find out why tans fade.
This article discusses bronzers, self-tanning lotions and sprays, tanning accelerators, and pills. Learn how these products work and find out why tans fade.
How to Make Aspirin - Acetylsalicylic Acid
Learn how to synthesize aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid, from salicyclic acid. Get information about the history of aspirin, the effects of salicylates, and see the structures of the reactants.
Learn how to synthesize aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid, from salicyclic acid. Get information about the history of aspirin, the effects of salicylates, and see the structures of the reactants.
How Sunscreen Works
Find out how sunscreen works, what an SPF rating means, the difference between sunscreen and sunblock, and how to protect yourself from both UV-A and UV-B radiation.
Find out how sunscreen works, what an SPF rating means, the difference between sunscreen and sunblock, and how to protect yourself from both UV-A and UV-B radiation.
How To Remove Fluoride from Drinking Water
This is a list of methods that can be used to remove fluoride from drinking water. There's also a list of methods that do not remove fluoride and suggestions for ways to minimize fluoride exposure. References for the fluoridation controversy are included.
This is a list of methods that can be used to remove fluoride from drinking water. There's also a list of methods that do not remove fluoride and suggestions for ways to minimize fluoride exposure. References for the fluoridation controversy are included.
Incompatible Chemical Mixtures
Here's a list of chemicals that you don't want to accidentally mix, together with brief statements about the expected reactions. Use this information to avoid accidents and ensure safe storage and handling of potentially dangerous substances, both at work and at home.
Here's a list of chemicals that you don't want to accidentally mix, together with brief statements about the expected reactions. Use this information to avoid accidents and ensure safe storage and handling of potentially dangerous substances, both at work and at home.
Is It Safe to Use Kitchen Glassware for Chemistry?
Is it safe to use your kitchen glassware and utensils for chemistry experiments? Here's a look at some of the risks involved in using your dishes for chemistry.
Is it safe to use your kitchen glassware and utensils for chemistry experiments? Here's a look at some of the risks involved in using your dishes for chemistry.
Is There Really a Chemistry of Love?
Sweaty palms and a pounding heart don't just happen! It takes complex biochemistry to give you the symptoms of being in love. And lust. And security. Chemistry may even play a role in falling out-of-love. Get some of the details here, with links for further study.
Sweaty palms and a pounding heart don't just happen! It takes complex biochemistry to give you the symptoms of being in love. And lust. And security. Chemistry may even play a role in falling out-of-love. Get some of the details here, with links for further study.
Jacobson's Organ and the Sixth Sense
In many animals Jacobson's organ is responsible for sensitive chemical detection and pheromone communication between members of the same species. Is Jacobson's organ responsible for the sixth sense in humans?
In many animals Jacobson's organ is responsible for sensitive chemical detection and pheromone communication between members of the same species. Is Jacobson's organ responsible for the sixth sense in humans?
Luminol Chemiluminescence Test for Blood
You can use the luminol chemiluminescence reaction as a quick and easy forensic test for blood. Here's a look at what you need to perform the test, how to do it, and an explanation of how the luminol test works.
You can use the luminol chemiluminescence reaction as a quick and easy forensic test for blood. Here's a look at what you need to perform the test, how to do it, and an explanation of how the luminol test works.
Mad Cow Disease - What You Need to Know
When it comes to Mad Cow Disease, it's difficult to separate fact from fiction and hard data from supposition. Part of the problem is political and economical, but a lot of it is based in biochemistry. Here's a summary of what you need to know.
When it comes to Mad Cow Disease, it's difficult to separate fact from fiction and hard data from supposition. Part of the problem is political and economical, but a lot of it is based in biochemistry. Here's a summary of what you need to know.
Medical School Interviews
From your About Guide. Knowing what to expect in a medical school interview is a key to success. This article focuses on dressing for success and provides valuable tips for after the interview. Links to interview databases and common interview questions/answers are included.
From your About Guide. Knowing what to expect in a medical school interview is a key to success. This article focuses on dressing for success and provides valuable tips for after the interview. Links to interview databases and common interview questions/answers are included.
Natural Mosquito Repellents
Looking for a natural alternative to synthetic chemical mosquito repellents? Find out which natural substances repel mosquitoes, how to avoid attracting them, and how to maximize the effectiveness of your repellent.
Looking for a natural alternative to synthetic chemical mosquito repellents? Find out which natural substances repel mosquitoes, how to avoid attracting them, and how to maximize the effectiveness of your repellent.
Science Laboratory Safety Signs
This is a collection of safety signs and symbols commonly seen in a science laboratory, particularly a chemistry lab.
This is a collection of safety signs and symbols commonly seen in a science laboratory, particularly a chemistry lab.
Steroid Molecular Structures
See the molecular structures of steroids.
See the molecular structures of steroids.
Tattoo Ink Carrier Chemistry
The fluid used to suspend the pigments in tattoo ink is called the carrier. The composition of the liquid is important for making a high-quality ink and also a safe ink.
The fluid used to suspend the pigments in tattoo ink is called the carrier. The composition of the liquid is important for making a high-quality ink and also a safe ink.
Tattoo Ink Chemistry
Tattoo inks aren't regulated by the US FDA, so what you don't know can hurt you. This 3-part article examines the pigments, carriers, and other chemistry-related issues concerning tattoo inks and their toxicity. Instructions for making your own tattoo ink are provided.
Tattoo inks aren't regulated by the US FDA, so what you don't know can hurt you. This 3-part article examines the pigments, carriers, and other chemistry-related issues concerning tattoo inks and their toxicity. Instructions for making your own tattoo ink are provided.
Tattoo Inks - What You Don't Know Could Hurt You
There are some risk associated with tattoo ink that are related to ink chemistry. Find out why your tattoo ink might not be as safe as you think.
There are some risk associated with tattoo ink that are related to ink chemistry. Find out why your tattoo ink might not be as safe as you think.
Theobromine Chemistry
The primary methylxanthine in chocolate is theobromine, a molecule similar to caffeine. See the structure of theobromine and read about its chemistry, effects on people and animals, and uses. There are links to chocolate history and chemical research, veterinary advice for theobromine poisoning, and related resources.
The primary methylxanthine in chocolate is theobromine, a molecule similar to caffeine. See the structure of theobromine and read about its chemistry, effects on people and animals, and uses. There are links to chocolate history and chemical research, veterinary advice for theobromine poisoning, and related resources.
Vitamins May Hurt Your Health
Your multivitamin may contain more or less nutrients than you think, plus may include some nasty contaminants.
Your multivitamin may contain more or less nutrients than you think, plus may include some nasty contaminants.
Vitamin Chemical Structures
This is a collection of molecular structures of the vitamins.
This is a collection of molecular structures of the vitamins.
Water Filters that Remove Fluoride
This is a compilation of online vendors and manufacturers of water filters designed to remove tap water. A variety of filter types and price ranges are covered. Tabletop, undersink, and refrigerator models are all available.
This is a compilation of online vendors and manufacturers of water filters designed to remove tap water. A variety of filter types and price ranges are covered. Tabletop, undersink, and refrigerator models are all available.
Ways to Lower Fluoride Exposure
Fluoride isn't only found in toothpaste and water. There are many everyday sources and several steps you can take to lower your exposure.
Fluoride isn't only found in toothpaste and water. There are many everyday sources and several steps you can take to lower your exposure.
What Are the Elements in the Human Body?
Do you know the chemical composition of the human body? Here's the list of elements, given in percentage according to weight.
Do you know the chemical composition of the human body? Here's the list of elements, given in percentage according to weight.
What Causes Rigor Mortis?
Dead bodies are sometimes referred to as 'stiffs' for a reason! Learn what rigor mortis is and find out why it happens.
Dead bodies are sometimes referred to as 'stiffs' for a reason! Learn what rigor mortis is and find out why it happens.
What Is Activated Charcoal and How Does it Work?
Activated charcoal isn't the same as your average barbeque briquette! It's a special type of carbon. Learn what activated charcoal is and why it is used in filters and medicines.
Activated charcoal isn't the same as your average barbeque briquette! It's a special type of carbon. Learn what activated charcoal is and why it is used in filters and medicines.
What Is the Volume & Chemical Composition of Blood?
Do you know how many liters of blood are in your body? How about what's in your blood? Let's learn about the chemistry of human blood.
Do you know how many liters of blood are in your body? How about what's in your blood? Let's learn about the chemistry of human blood.
What Is the World's Most Venomous Insect?
The most venomous insect isn't some rare, exotic rain forest creature. You may have them in your own yard. Can you name guess what it is?
The most venomous insect isn't some rare, exotic rain forest creature. You may have them in your own yard. Can you name guess what it is?
What Makes Lead Poisonous?
You probably know that lead is toxic, but do you know what makes it poisonous? Here's an explanation of what lead does in your body that makes it such a health hazard.
You probably know that lead is toxic, but do you know what makes it poisonous? Here's an explanation of what lead does in your body that makes it such a health hazard.
What You Need to Know about Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America. Carbon monoxide detectors are available, but you need to understand how they work and what their limitations are in order to decide whether or not you need a detector and, if you purchase a detector, how to use it to get the best protection.
Carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America. Carbon monoxide detectors are available, but you need to understand how they work and what their limitations are in order to decide whether or not you need a detector and, if you purchase a detector, how to use it to get the best protection.
Why Are Babies Born with Blue Eyes?
Do you know the answer? It's a matter of chemistry as much as biology. I've included other factoids about eye color, including some that may surprise you.
Do you know the answer? It's a matter of chemistry as much as biology. I've included other factoids about eye color, including some that may surprise you.
Why Do Onions Make You Cry?
Find out why you cry when you cut onions and how you can keep it from happening.
Find out why you cry when you cut onions and how you can keep it from happening.
Why Does the Pool Turn Blonde Hair Green?
Do you think it's the chlorine in the swimming pool that turns blonde hair green? Guess again.
Do you think it's the chlorine in the swimming pool that turns blonde hair green? Guess again.
Why I Oppose Fluoridation of Public Drinking Water
Anne Helmenstine's reasons for opposing the fluoridation of public drinking water.
Anne Helmenstine's reasons for opposing the fluoridation of public drinking water.
Why the Flu Vaccine Doesn't Work
A new study conducted by the CDC indicates that getting the flu vaccine doesn't protect you against cold, flu-like illness, or even the flu. Surprised? Here are some reasons why the vaccine may not work.
A new study conducted by the CDC indicates that getting the flu vaccine doesn't protect you against cold, flu-like illness, or even the flu. Surprised? Here are some reasons why the vaccine may not work.
You and Your Cat and Mad Cow Disease
Do you think you have a handle on the Mad Cow Disease issue? Here's a detailed guest article, written by microbiologist Eve Riser-Roberts, Ph.D., that may shake things up a bit for you. Although the article is slanted toward dangers in pet food, it contains a lot of controversial information pertaining to human risk and infection.
Do you think you have a handle on the Mad Cow Disease issue? Here's a detailed guest article, written by microbiologist Eve Riser-Roberts, Ph.D., that may shake things up a bit for you. Although the article is slanted toward dangers in pet food, it contains a lot of controversial information pertaining to human risk and infection.
Health Effects of Copper Jewelry
This article presents information and resources about the impact that wearing copper jewelry can have on health. Both positive and negative effects are discussed, with online references and an annotated list of books, with Amazon links, for further reading.
This article presents information and resources about the impact that wearing copper jewelry can have on health. Both positive and negative effects are discussed, with online references and an annotated list of books, with Amazon links, for further reading.
Health Hazards of Children's Jewelry
Chemical hazards are addressed, as well as choking hazards. References and recommendations for minimizing risk are also included.
Chemical hazards are addressed, as well as choking hazards. References and recommendations for minimizing risk are also included.
American Association of Blood Banks (AABB)
The AABB supports high standards of care for blood donors and patients receiving blood products. In addition to a Members Area, this site offers a great deal of information about blood banking and transfusion medicine.
The AABB supports high standards of care for blood donors and patients receiving blood products. In addition to a Members Area, this site offers a great deal of information about blood banking and transfusion medicine.
American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC)
The AACC is an international scientific and medical society of individuals involved with clinical chemistry and related disciplines. The site offers an annual report, contact information, links, information on publications and meetings, and additional resources.
The AACC is an international scientific and medical society of individuals involved with clinical chemistry and related disciplines. The site offers an annual report, contact information, links, information on publications and meetings, and additional resources.
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)
The ASCLS is the organization for clinical laboratory science practitioners. The site offers a Members Section, information about publications and meetings, a forum, educational resources, links, and a searchable database.
The ASCLS is the organization for clinical laboratory science practitioners. The site offers a Members Section, information about publications and meetings, a forum, educational resources, links, and a searchable database.
Annual Review of Medicine
Abstracts and full text are available.
Abstracts and full text are available.
Annual Review of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Abstracts and Tables of Contents.
Abstracts and Tables of Contents.
AntiCancer Agent Mechanism Database
Proper browser plug-ins allow access to three-dimensional viewing. From the National Cancer Institute.
Proper browser plug-ins allow access to three-dimensional viewing. From the National Cancer Institute.
AssayFinder
This site may be used to find an assay, register a website, register an assay, or amend an assay.
This site may be used to find an assay, register a website, register an assay, or amend an assay.
Association of Clinical Biochemists
The site provides news, information about the Association, a document exchange, a discussion list, meeting and publication information, training and career resources, and links.
The site provides news, information about the Association, a document exchange, a discussion list, meeting and publication information, training and career resources, and links.
Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters
Drug design and development. Requires paid subscription.
Drug design and development. Requires paid subscription.
CancerNet
This service of the National Cancer Institute describes types of cancer, treatment options, clinical trials, causes, risk factors, prevention, and testing. Associated esources, online support, and literature are also available.
This service of the National Cancer Institute describes types of cancer, treatment options, clinical trials, causes, risk factors, prevention, and testing. Associated esources, online support, and literature are also available.
Carcinogenic Potency Database
Chemicals in this database are listed under each organ that has been evaluated as a cancer site by at least one author in an experiment in rats, mice, hamsters, monkeys, dogs, or prosimians. The index is according to target organ.
Chemicals in this database are listed under each organ that has been evaluated as a cancer site by at least one author in an experiment in rats, mice, hamsters, monkeys, dogs, or prosimians. The index is according to target organ.
Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition
A part of the US Food and Drug Administration providing accurate descriptions of ingredients in foods and cosmetics.
A part of the US Food and Drug Administration providing accurate descriptions of ingredients in foods and cosmetics.
Chemical Information Page
Extensive databases include general chemicals, drugs, and environmental hazards. Visualization of structures requires Chime plug-in. From Specialized Information Services, US National Library of Medicine.
Extensive databases include general chemicals, drugs, and environmental hazards. Visualization of structures requires Chime plug-in. From Specialized Information Services, US National Library of Medicine.
Cyberbotanica
Cancer chemotherapy compounds isolated from plants. From Lucy A. Snyder.
Cancer chemotherapy compounds isolated from plants. From Lucy A. Snyder.
Diseases, Disorders, and Related Topics
From the Karolinska Institute Library. The perfect database for the hypochondriacal chemist.
From the Karolinska Institute Library. The perfect database for the hypochondriacal chemist.
DTP - Anti-cancer Agent Mechanism Databse
The Anti-cancer Agent Mechanism Database is a set of 122 compounds with anti-cancer activity and an identified mechanism of action. Accessing the database requires Chemical Mime.
The Anti-cancer Agent Mechanism Database is a set of 122 compounds with anti-cancer activity and an identified mechanism of action. Accessing the database requires Chemical Mime.
Environmental Technologies Fact Sheets
A large number of fact sheets, each describing an environmental technology, its perfomances, application limits, its installation and use, costs, and other useful info.
A large number of fact sheets, each describing an environmental technology, its perfomances, application limits, its installation and use, costs, and other useful info.
Index to U.S. EPA Test Methods
An index of all test methods that EPA requires environmental labs to use. Arranged by substance.
An index of all test methods that EPA requires environmental labs to use. Arranged by substance.
HerbMed
Search for information on traditional and modern herbal preparations and publications relating to their medicinal uses. From the Alternative Medicine Foundation.
Search for information on traditional and modern herbal preparations and publications relating to their medicinal uses. From the Alternative Medicine Foundation.
Implementing ISO 14001 Around the World
From the May 98 issue of CHEMTECH, an article about this environmental management system (EMS) standard.
From the May 98 issue of CHEMTECH, an article about this environmental management system (EMS) standard.
International Journal of Cancer
Experimental and clinical. Requires paid subscription.
Experimental and clinical. Requires paid subscription.
Internet Mental Health
Information on mental disorders and medications.
Information on mental disorders and medications.
Journal of the American Medical Association
Abstracts and Tables of Contents.
Abstracts and Tables of Contents.
Medical Biochemistry
Very complete and impressive online text provided by Indiana University School of Medicine.
Very complete and impressive online text provided by Indiana University School of Medicine.
National Drug Strategy Network
Sponsors wide-ranging views on current legal and illegal drug issues.
Sponsors wide-ranging views on current legal and illegal drug issues.
NetBiochem
A complete downloadable course containing text, graphics, and animation for medical biochemistry instructors.
A complete downloadable course containing text, graphics, and animation for medical biochemistry instructors.
Network Science Courseware
Synthetic drug discovery techniques. Requires registration.
Synthetic drug discovery techniques. Requires registration.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Includes the ability to search the Federal Register for compounds and techniques.
Includes the ability to search the Federal Register for compounds and techniques.
Pharmaceutical Collection
Microscopic views of crystalline drugs (JPEG images).
Microscopic views of crystalline drugs (JPEG images).
RxList
Search hundreds of drug monographs by brand name, generic name, symptoms, side effects, and drug interactions.
Search hundreds of drug monographs by brand name, generic name, symptoms, side effects, and drug interactions.
SOLV-DB
Information on commercially available solvents: health and safety considerations, chemical and physical data, regulatory responsibilities, and environmental fate data. Many search options.
Information on commercially available solvents: health and safety considerations, chemical and physical data, regulatory responsibilities, and environmental fate data. Many search options.
Specialized Information Services Chemical Information
Part of the US National Library of Medicine, this site links to several chemical structure databases. Structures of drugs, pesticides, environmental pollutants, and potential toxins are inlcuded.
Part of the US National Library of Medicine, this site links to several chemical structure databases. Structures of drugs, pesticides, environmental pollutants, and potential toxins are inlcuded.
The Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists (CSCC)
The CSCC is a leader in clinical biochemistry and clinical laboratory medicine. The site offers member information, a calendar of events and meetings, publications, an online library, links, and contact information.
The CSCC is a leader in clinical biochemistry and clinical laboratory medicine. The site offers member information, a calendar of events and meetings, publications, an online library, links, and contact information.
US Department of Health and Human Services
Among its divisions are: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration, and National Institutes of Health.
Among its divisions are: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration, and National Institutes of Health.
US FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
The site provides an overview, description of program and special interest areas, information on interacting with the center, and other sources of food information. A searchable database, videos, and language options are also offered.
The site provides an overview, description of program and special interest areas, information on interacting with the center, and other sources of food information. A searchable database, videos, and language options are also offered.
When Pollution Prevention Meets the Bottom Line
Why pollution prevention plans that actually save money and are good for the environment are not always seized upon. A case study at a Dow Chemical facility from the September issue of Environmental Science & Technology.
Why pollution prevention plans that actually save money and are good for the environment are not always seized upon. A case study at a Dow Chemical facility from the September issue of Environmental Science & Technology.