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Biological Pesticides Defined
Certain microorganism, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa that are effective in controlling pests. These agents usually do not have toxic effects on animals and people and do not leave toxic or persistent chemical residues in the environment.
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Gulf War syndrome exists, say scientists
Published November 18, 2008, 2:12 pm, Narromine News
GULF WAR syndrome is real, distinct from other illnesses and strongly linked - for the first time - to pesticides and medicines to protect against the effects of nerve gas, according to a definitive US investigation.
How To Fight Super Pests? Build Superbugs.
Published November 18, 2008, 12:59 pm, Forbes
USDA paves way for growing predators in the lab to fight threats to agriculture.
1 In 4 Gulf War Veterans Suffer From Illness Caused By Toxic Exposure
Published November 18, 2008, 9:24 am, Medical News Today
At least one in four of the 697,000 U.S. veterans of the 1991 Gulf War suffer from Gulf War illness, a condition caused by exposure to toxic chemicals, including pesticides and a drug administered to protect troops against nerve gas, and no effective treatments have yet been found, a federal panel of scientific experts and veterans concludes in a landmark report released Monday.
Gulf War illness is real, new federal report says
Published November 18, 2008, 6:47 am, CNN
An extensive federal report released Monday concludes that roughly one in four of the 697,000 U.S. veterans of the 1990-91 Gulf War suffer from Gulf War illness.
Gulf War illness is real, scientific panel says
Published November 18, 2008, 12:14 am, Everett Herald
A congressionally mandated scientific panel has concluded that Gulf War syndrome is real and still afflicts nearly one-quarter of the 700,000 U.S. troops who served in the 1991 conflict, according to a report released Monday.
Report links set of symptoms to Gulf War
Published November 17, 2008, 8:56 pm, The Press-Enterprise
John Radell says his military records don't show he was in the first Gulf War. But he has the symptoms to prove it. Radell was part of the U.S. Army's 10th Special Forces unit out of Fort Carson in Colorado. The work he did remains classified.
Researchers claim Gulf War syndrome is real
Published November 17, 2008, 8:33 pm, The Virginian-Pilot
By Mary Engel and Thomas H. Maugh II Los Angeles Times A congressionally mandated scientific panel has concluded that Gulf War syndrome is real and still afflicts nearly one-quarter of the 700,000 U.S. troops who served in the 1991 conflict, according to a report released Monday.
Gulf War Research Panel Finds 1 In 4 Veterans Suffers From Illness Caused By Toxic Exposure
Published November 17, 2008, 5:51 pm, KTHV Little Rock
Washington, DC - (Nov. 17, 2008) - At least one in four of the 697,000 U.S. veterans of the 1991 Gulf War suffer from Gulf War illness, a condition caused by exposure to toxic chemicals, including pesticides and a drug administered to protect troops against nerve gas, and no effective treatments have yet been found, a federal panel of scientific experts and veterans concludes in a landmark ...
CNN - Gulf War Illness Is Real, Federal Report Says
Published November 17, 2008, 9:03 am, WSMV Nashville
An Extensive Federal Report Released Today Concludes That Roughly One In Four Of The 697,000 U.S. Veterans Of The 1990-91 War In Iraq Suffer From Gulf War Illness. "This Is What Gulf War Veterans Have Been Saying All Along," Said One Advocate. The Panel That Released The Report Noted That Research Funding Has Declined Dramatically And Calls For A "Renewed Federal Research Commitment."
Report to Congress: Gulf War syndrome is real
Published November 17, 2008, 8:43 am, Los Angeles Times
A scientific panel chartered by Congress cites nerve gas drug and pesticides used during the conflict as being associated with veterans' neurological problems. A congressionally mandated scientific panel has concluded that Gulf War syndrome is real and still afflicts nearly a quarter of the 700,000 U.S. troops who served in the 1991 conflict, according to a report released Monday.
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- Biological alternatives to chemical pesticides: With increasing consumer pressure on both farmers and supermarkets to minimise the use of chemical pesticides in fruit and vegetables, a new study, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), looks at why there is currently little use of biological alternatives in the UK, reports EurekAlert.
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