Since You Asked
The following pages address common questions we have received from the media and public about certain NIEHS environmental health research and programs. We hope this will assist in your research and reporting as you respond to the interests of your readers, listeners and viewers.
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General Q & A, Formaldehyde (known carcinogen listing), Styrene (reasonably anticipated listing), Aristolochic Acids (known carcinogen listing), and Certain Glass Wool Fibers (Inhalable) (reasonably anticipated carcinogen)
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Why are animals used? What alternatives are there and what is the government doing to reduce animal use? What is ICCVAM/NICEATM and what do they do?
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What is it? Why are people concerned? What has the National Toxicology Program (NTP) concluded? How is NIEHS/NTP research addressing research gaps?
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What is Nanotechnology or Engineered Nanomaterial (ENM)? What research is being conducted by NIEHS/NTP to investigate possible health effects? What about workers who deal with ENMs?
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What is the concern over soy-based infant formula? What is the National Toxicology Program (NTP) saying about soy?
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