What's New
Advancing the science of developmental neurotoxicity testing: report of DNT3 conference 2011
Review of scientific knowledge in the field and progress in developing alternative (non-animal) methods for DNT-testing
May 16, 2012
SEURAT-1 Summer School
"Towards the Replacement of In Vivo Repeated Dose Systemic Toxicity Testing": Spread the knowledge from the SEURAT-1 related research areas within and beyond the cluster
May 16, 2012
13th ISO Technical Committee 229 (Nanotechnology) Meeting hosted by JRC-IHCP
The 13th meeting of ISO/TC 229 will discuss and agree standards for nanotechnology currently under development
May 15, 2012
EU Conference on Endocrine Disruptors: Current challenges in science and policy
The presentations and discussions will cover the effects of endocrine disruptors on human health and the environment, the risks, the identification of endocrine disruptors and policy objectives
May 15, 2012
JRC scientists use in vitro and in silico tools to describe weak estrogenic activities of Bisphenol A and Bisphenol S
Alternative methods to animal testing bring insights about the structure-activity relationships of these two chemicals
May 04, 2012
Grantholder 30 position in IHCP – Food safety - Deadline postponed: 24 May 2012
Within the Chemicals Assessment and Testing Unit of the JRC-IHCP
May 02, 2012
Accelerating the validation of in vitro methods using a high throughput screening platform
EURL ECVAM used an automated robotic in vitro testing platform to generate the data needed for the purposes of validation
Apr 30, 2012
"Nutrition Research Highlights" new issue available (2/2012)
In this issue: risk of cardiovascular disease & red meat consumption; effects of coffee on health; egg consumption & cholesterol blood levels; how food can affect your mood
Apr 26, 2012
Biological effects of electromagnetic fields: archive of EMF-Net research results 2004-2008 now available
EMF-NET is a FP6 Coordination Action that ran from 2004 to 2008, aimed at providing a framework for the coordination of the results of research activities related to the biological effects of electromagnetic fields, also considering potential risks related to exposure in working environments (occupational exposure).
Apr 20, 2012
JRC scientists develop High-Throughput Liver Toxicity Screening
Scientists from the European Commission Joint Research Centre have designed and demonstrated a high-throughput screening system to categorise chemicals based on their potential to cause liver toxicity. Their approach is based on the quantification of multiple biomarkers of effect that are expressed by HepaRG (liver) cells, treated on a robotic platform and analysed using automated microscopy.
Apr 18, 2012
JRC scientist acts as a guest editor for a special issue of 'Mutation Research' on in vitro cell transformation assays for detection of carcinogens
A comprehensive picture of the development and standardisation status of CTAs (cell transformation assays) co-edited by scientist Raffaella Corvi (European Commission, Joint Research Centre).
Apr 13, 2012
Updated date: Workshop "Countering obesity by combining behavioural insights and novel ICT tools"
4-5 October 2012 in Ispra (Varese, Italy)
Apr 13, 2012
Call for laboratories for testing chemical inertness of recycled PET
The Institute of Reference Materials and Methods (IRMM) is looking for expert laboratories that could be registered in their qualified suppliers' database for a possible collaboration in testing the certified reference material BCR-712 for stability purpose.
Apr 12, 2012
JRC contribution to nanosafety event in Dublin
“From theory to practice - development, training and enabling nanosafety and health research”
Apr 04, 2012
8th NanoBio-Europe International Congress & Exhibition
Medical and biological applications of nanobiotechnology
Apr 04, 2012
Sweden surveys consumer goods containing biocides
The Swedish Chemicals Agency (Kemi) has published the results of a survey of consumer articles treated with biocides as part of its action plan for a toxic-free everyday environment.
Apr 03, 2012
