Northern royal albatross (Diomedea sanfordi) eggs and chicks were collected at Taiaroa Head from 1995 to 1998 by Department of Conservation staff. Frozen whole eggs and chicks were submitted to ESR for chemical analysis. The analysis quantified the levels of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and a range of persiste...

This work is devoted to the study of sensory properties nanocomposites electrically conductive polymers towards a number phosphorus and organochlorine volatile compounds that are simulators toxic gaseous substances, as well nitroaromatic explosive organic substances. Gas sensitivity measurements were performed using an array chemoresistive sensor microelectrodes covered with thin layers these n...

The dramatic reduction observed in the distribution of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) during the latter half of this century has been largely attributed to pollution (MacDonald, 1991). Attention has focused on organochlorine compounds, in particular PCB (Mason 1989; Olsson and Sandegren 1991; MacDonald and Mason 1992). The scarcity of the otter, and protection afforded, has meant tissue sampl...

Introduction The established and large-scale use of certain synthetic chemicals, especially pesticides, has led to their absorption and deposition in animals and man. The authors' interest lay in the pharmacodynamics of the synthetic organochlorine insecticide, dieldrin, which is primarily deposited and stored in the body lipid. Its study required repeated measurements of the deposition of this...

1. Study corroborates our analysis done in October-November, 2009 that the UCIL site is heavy contaminated with chlorinated benzene compounds, organochlorine pesticides, carbmate pesticides (Carbaryl and Aldicarb. It also confirms that this contamination has nothing to do with the gas accident, but is caused by UCC/UCIL dumping and disposing off waste indiscriminately on the site. All pesticide...

As a consequence of the rapid development of modern society during the 20th century, a significant amount of organic chemicals has been dispersed into the environment. Many of them have been used as pesticides, insecticides, defoliants and industrial chemicals or produced as undesirable industrial by-products. A large amount of them show several metabolic and toxic activities including mutageni...

Title:Potential effects of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and selected organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) on immune cells and blood biochemistry measures (NHANES 2003-2004)