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Understanding Health Hazards in Chemical Production

Organic chemistry plays a vital role in producing various products, but it also poses serious health and environmental risks. Issues such as acute and chronic toxicity, carcinogens, mutagens, and teratogens are prevalent in chemical production. Awareness of these hazards has led to strict regulation

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Exploring Prenatal Development and Newborn Reflexes

Delve into the wonders of prenatal development from conception to birth, including the societal implications of delayed childbearing and ethical considerations like human cloning. Discover the stages of embryonic growth, the role of the placenta, and the impact of teratogens. Explore reflexes in com

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Understanding Aflatoxins: Mycotoxins and Toxicology in Plants

Mycotoxicoses refers to illnesses in humans or animals caused by ingesting substances produced by certain molds or fungi on food. Aflatoxins are a type of mycotoxin that are potent mutagens, carcinogens, teratogens, and liver damage agents. They were first discovered in the 1960s and are known to be

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