KSC Biology 490 Summer 2010

Section of Our Stolen Future about vinclozolin. After searching around the web about this fungicide, it was interesting to see that most sources indicate that this chemical is not harmful. But, as we learned in class, recent research indicates otherwise.

General ED site. Touches on consequences of DES use in offspring of the using mother. Includes a useful timeline of POP use

This document is the web site for the book titled Our Stolen Future. There are numerous sections with "more..." links to full pages on the summarized topic. This is a great tool for my project.

Highlighted text indicates areas applicable to my topic.

Vanessa- you may not be able to open this from home, but it is the full text version of the link I provided earlier. Soy isoflavones are felt to protect against different cancers, cardiovascular disease, and bone loss, and possibly weight gain.

What is known about phytoestrogens? How does it affect us? What can be done to improve the public knowledge concerning phytoestrogen intake? Do they interact with other nutritional factors?

Abstract describes how phytoestrogens can be estrogen receptor modulators. Recent studies suggest beneficial health effects of soy and recommend increasing the intake of isoflavone-rich soy protein to the level of intake commonly used in Asian countries. Must try to open this article at the library to gain access to the free full version of the article. Vanessa - Once I access the full version I will be better able to tell you whether this is related to the other article concerning cultural differences in soy consumption and its effects on obesity.

An overview of many endocrine disrupting chemicals, useful to anyone looking into the effects of environmental chemicals on organisms. Reference made to a book titled "Hormonal Chaos", by Sheldon Krimsky, describing how industrial and agricultural chemicals contact organisms and disrupt hormone function. Specifics on effects of environmental estrogens and fetal development.

What foods should be avoided during pregnancy to insure fertility of the unborn child? What foods should we not be eating to insure our own health and well-being?

Do you want to know what you are ingesting???

Access to scientific literature is very important for the scientific work in developing countries . As a result of different projects  a large collection of  e-journals is now available for researchers in developing countries. The number of Open Access Journals is growing steadily as we can see in the Directory of Open Access Journals. Major UNO organizations like WHO, FAO and UNEP have their specific programs for the scientific institutions in low-income countries. Finally a lot of universities, institutes and other organizations are supporting access programs. The most important are INASP, eIFL and eJDS.

Not just limited to fruit production, vinclozolin also used in management of golf courses. Here's how to get the most out of this dangerous fungicide.

General description of cortisol levels fluctuate due to stress and other factors. Has a lot of links talking about stress and how it is turned on in the body

This journal article talks about the inhibitory effects of stress on the female reproductive system. It gets into the mechanism of the negative feedback with CRH and GnRH.

Brandon, This may also be of interest to you.

Brandon, Order this from ILL. This is not the one I told you about it class, I am still searching to relocate that one. This may be of interest, though.

A letter from the American Fisheries Society to Obama asking him to support the Endocrine Disruption Prevention Act of 2009.

An exchange site for those concerned about chemical sensitivity. Many links to interesting articles.