Glyphosphate

Glyphosate is a widely used herbicide that can kill certain weeds and grasses. Glyphosate works by blocking an enzyme essential for plant growth. The product is used primarily in agriculture, but also in forestry and lawn and garden care.

Genetics

Genetics is the scientific study of genes and heredity—of how certain qualities or traits are passed from parents to offspring as a result of changes in DNA sequence. A gene is a segment of DNA that contains instructions for building one or more molecules that help the body work.

Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde is a colorless, flammable, strong-smelling chemical widely used to make home building products. Most Formaldehyde produced in the United States is for the manufacture of resins, such as urea-Formaldehyde, used to make the adhesives for pressed wood products, such as particleboard, furniture, paneling, cabinets, and other products.

Flame Retardants

Flame Retardants are chemicals that are applied to materials to prevent the start or slow the growth of fire. Some of these chemicals are associated with adverse health effects in animals and humans.

Ethylene Oxide

At room temperature, Ethylene Oxide is a flammable colorless gas with a sweet odor. It is used primarily to produce other chemicals, including antifreeze. In smaller amounts, Ethylene Oxide is used as a pesticide and a sterilizing agent. The ability of Ethylene Oxide to damage DNA makes it an effective sterilizing agent but also accounts…

Epigenomics

Epigenomics is a field in which researchers chart the locations and understand the functions of all the chemical tags that mark the genome. The epigenome is a multitude of chemical compounds that can tell the genome what to do. The human genome is the complete assembly of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)-about 3 billion base pairs –…

Dioxins

Dioxins are mainly byproducts of industrial practices. They are produced through a variety of incineration processes, including improper municipal waste incineration, and burning of trash, and can be released into the air during natural processes, such as forest fires and volcanoes. Almost every living creature has been exposed to Dioxins or dioxin-like compounds (DLCs).

Crystalline Silica

An abundant natural material, Crystalline Silica is found in stone, soil, and sand. It is also found in concrete, brick, mortar, and other construction materials. Crystalline Silica comes in several forms, with quartz being the most common. Quartz dust is respirable Crystalline Silica, which means it can be taken in by breathing.