Community response to noise: A review of recent developments

This paper reviews recent developments in the field of noise research. In our society the sources of noise pollution are increasing, as is annoyance. In research, specific attention has been paid to noise originating from motor vehicles and other surface transport, and also from aircraft, especially military aircraft and helicopters. As yet, the...

Oral administration of TNP-Lactobacillus conjugates in mice: A model for evaluation of mucosal and systemic immune responses and memory formation elicited by transformed lactobacilli

Safe live vector systems are being developed for oral delivery of antigens. A transformation system for indigenous Lactobacillus species of the gastrointestinal tract is described. Model systems were set up to evaluate immune responses. Orally administered trinitrophenylized (TNP) Lactobacillus were examined for their ability to induce...

Performance, requirements and testing in individual monitoring

For implementation of the ICRP requirements in practical routine monitoring, a specification is needed with respect to specific performance criteria of the dosimetry system. This includes the dosemeters, and procedures for initial and on-going testing of the dosimetry systems to ensure that the specified criteria are continuously met. Methods...

Regular moderate wine consumption for five weeks increases plasma activity of the plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) in healthy young volunteers

Daily consumption for 5 wweks of 2-4 glasses of red wine by young healthy volunteers causes an increase in activity of PAI-1 in blood collected in the morning. Weekend drinking (3 days) had no effect. Chemicals/CAS: alcohol, 64-17-5; plasminogen activator inhibitor 1, 140208-23-7.