January Newsletter

A Toxipedia Update - January 2009

Featured Quote

"A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise."

  • Aldo Leopold, A Sand County Almanac, 1949

Featured Article

"Bisphenol-A"

  • By Ashwin Gupta

Bisphenol-A (BPA) was created in the late nineteenth century by the Russian Aleksandr Dianin who coined it "Dianin's Compound".

Greetings!

No matter one's political persuasion, this is an exciting time. The country just welcomed a new President, but he is confronted with numerous challenges and needs our help to address them. But, people cannot help if they do not know what to do. Toxipedia made huge strides last year educating the public about environmental and public health concerns. This year we expect even greater progress.

Toxipedia's new monthly newsletter will provide updates and information on the site, and continue to ask you to contribute content to expand Toxipedia.

Toxipedia Upgrade!

Toxipedia recently underwent an upgrade and redesign! The site incorporated new editing technology and contributing now is easier than ever! See for yourself the sleek and streamlined new look and learn about the different ways to contribute.

Featured Contributor

Leah Tait is a senior at the University of Michigan. She authored a number of articles for Toxipedia including botulinum toxin, ricin, and teratogens. She plans to continue her studies, either in veterinary school or by pursuing a graduate degree in toxicology.

Everyone has something to Contribute to Toxipedia!, and only through collaboration can we solve these problems. Society needs Toxipedia, and Toxipedia needs you. Please contribute!

Sincerely,

The Toxipedia Team

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