Characterisation of the effects of the food borne toxicant furan on Caenorhabditis elegans

Furan is a toxic organic compound which is usually used in industry where it helps in the production of nylon, lacquers, insecticides, or pharmaceuticals. But it has also been found in certain foods, mainly those that undergo heat treatment, such as tinned and jarred food including sauces, vegetable...

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Main Author: Below, Cristina Catherine
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2011
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/11804/