The Natural Toxins InstituteTexas A and M University - Kingsville initiative conducts natural toxins research. The current research focus is on the biochemistry of snake toxins and animals that have a natural resistance to snake venoms. http://ntri.tamuk.edu |
Aqua SurveyUS based laboratory testing, field sampling and consulting services. Provides services in effluent bioassays, dredged sediment evaluations, toxicity identification, hydrographic surveys, ecological studies and assessment. http://www.aquasurvey.com |
Biochemistry in Marine ResearchComet assay, apoptosis, cell culture and biomarkers for marine research are topics on Dr. Ulrike Kammann`s homepage. Also has pictures of ships and some fish screensaver downloads. http://www.ukammann.de |
Harmful Algae PageInfo on toxic algal blooms. Algae species, photos, adverse impacts and human illness. US distribution maps of hazardous algal blooms (HAB). http://www.whoi.edu/science/b/redtide |
Arctic Monitoring and AssessmentInformation about studies of contaminants in the Arctic environment, including sources, transport, and effects on biota and humans. http://www.amap.no |
Armed Forces Radiobiology ResearchThe AFRRI is part of the United States Department of Defense. On-line publications, seminar schedules and reports. http://www.afrri.usuhs.mil |
LemnatecProvides ecotoxicology testing products and services. Describes the Lemna (duckweed) bioassay test for detecting and evaluating hazardous substances in ecosystems. http://www.lemnatec.com |
Graduate Study in Toxicology at IowaNationally recognized toxicology research are the foundation of the Interdepartmental Graduate Major in Toxicology at Iowa State University. Graduate degrees are offered at the master of science and doctor of philosophy levels. http://molebio.iastate.edu/~l_wild/toxhome.htm |
Jason Conder`s Ecotoxicology ResearchInformation on heavy metals research, career vitae, and links to other ecotoxicology sites. Research on bioavailability, toxicity, and environmental fate of TNT in aquatic sediments and heavy metal bioavailability in soil. http://geocities.com/jasonmconder |
Ecotoxicology-L ArchivesProvides discussion list focusing on risk assessment and ecotoxicology issues. On line LISTSERV at Virginia Tech. http://listserv.vt.edu/archives/ecotoxicology-l.html |
PequitecSpecialists for the supply and construction of ecotoxicology testing equipment and agricultural research equipment. http://www.pequitec.ch |
ÖkoToxProvides biological testing and bioassays with plants as test organisms to detect the effects of chemicals and pollutants in water, air and soil. http://www.oekotox.com |
EXTOXNET - The EXtension TOXicologyFully searchable and selectively retrievable databases of pesticide toxicology and environmental chemistry information. http://ace.orst.edu/info/extoxnet |
European Network BioindicationAssess air quality by the use of bioindicator plants in eleven European cities. Provides information about the project, news, resources and results. http://www.uni-hohenheim.de/eurobionet |
ABACUS - Evaluation of Availability toEuropean research project to provide methods to determine bioavailable concentrations of contaminants. Includes project descriptions and links to the partnering institutions. http://dbs.cordis.lu/cordis-cgi/srchidadb?action=d&session=89752003-6-24&doc=127&caller=eisimple_en_proj&tbl=en_proj&rcn=ep_rcn:59899 |
Unknown Contaminant Found In SeabirdResearchers found an unidentified organohalogen contaminant in the eggs of Atlantic and Pacific Ocean seabirds. If a marine organism is the source, this would be the first instance of a naturally produced http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1998/12/981211083152.htm |
Did PCB`s Save the Stripers? A FishNew York Times article about the fact that striped bass are thriving in the Hudson River because PCBs deter fishing, even though PCBs actually are harmful to the fish. However, fish in Newark Harbor have adapted to contaminants. [Requires free http://www.nytimes.com/2003/03/25/science/life/25essa.html |
IPMRC Ecotoxicology PageGeneral introduction to ecotoxicology and information about its role in pest management. http://www.ipmrc.com/expert/ecotox/index.shtml |
Environmental Toxicology LaboratoryETL has developed a innovative environmental technology, the Tetramitus Assay. This bioassay detects toxicity in sediment, whole water and other samples. http://www.envirolab.com |
California Wildlife Exposure Factor andSearch a compilation of exposure factors (i.e., ecological and physiological data) and toxicity data for a number of California mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles. http://www.oehha.org/cal_ecotox |
MitoScan Rapid Mitochondria-basedToxicity test kits for diverse applications in environmental eco-toxicity monitoring, effluent management and product safety screening using a rapid mitochondria-based biosensor. http://www.mitoscan.com |