Riccin, a lethal toxin.

           The authors depicted in the citation below conducted a study for a toxin known quite well, and made famous by the hit series, Breaking Bad, called Ricin. The toxin is quite lethal, even a small dosage can kill a full grown human. Studies conducted on rats showed that interestingly enough, the toxin directly effects the RNA sequence. The toxin also directly derives the nucleosides of rats to the point that they are resistant to ribonucleosis, (class deduced of enzymes that break down and divide sequences of RNA). It is stated that the toxin is directly similar to abrin and modeccin, toxins related to ricin in the same Family. These toxins are interesting in the way they modify RNA sequence and cripple the host at the same time.

   Endo, Y., Mitsui, K., Motozuki, M., & Tsurugi, K. (1987, April 25). The mechanism of action of ricin and related toxic lectins on eukaryotic ribosomes. The site and the characteristics of the modification in 28 S ribosomal RNA caused by the toxins. The Journal of Biological Chemistry , 292, 5908-5912.

    

    
 Metallic Toxins

   

               Metals are a deadly type of oxidant in certain cases.Studies conducted point specific types of chemical ions and incomplete bonds to be a direct result of a toxic metals, such as mercury incompletely bonding with other types of chemicals to create a harmful synthetic toxic. For example, lipid peroxides formed via attachment of amino acids can react with a carcinogenic material called malondialdehyde. Breaking it down, the genetic make up of people and their RNA systems are altered by toxic chemicals that form a synthetic bond and create a different chemical, usually one that does damage to the infected person. However, these aren't only in people. Metals like this are found in particulates in the air, in the environment, and all around the world in various types of materials such as lead in paint. Toxic metals are dangerous, but knowing what they are and how to avoid them is a crucial step of life.

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         Valko, M., Morris, H., & Cronin, M. (2005, December 10). Metals, Toxicity, and Oxidated Stress. Europe PubMed Central, 1161-1208.

Radioactive red rain over Sri Lanka?

During an event in 2001, a large amount of red rain, almost a blood-like substance, was witnessed falling over parts of India. A large amount of reports were located near Sri Lanka, where the amount of red rain was greatest. Scientists conducting a study on the mysterious red rain, were prompted by a "sonic boom", most likely a meteorite that civilians in the area reported hearing. After extensive research and examination, scientists discovered that the cells attached to the water, (H20), was coated with a substance much like Uranium (and Uranium itself!) and was partially responsible for the change in color. Radioactivity is toxic to pretty much all living creatures.

Miyake, N., Matsui, T., Wallis, J., Wallis, D., Samaranayakie, A., Wickramarathne, K., & Wickramasinghe, N. (2013, April 15). Discovery of Uranium in Outer Coat of Sri Lankan Red Rain Cells . Journal of Cosmology, 22(4), 

     Toxic Mattress?

   Toxins are absorbed into blood streams of living creatures, bodies of water, the environment, AND NOW YOUR MATTRESSES! That's right, a report came in discussing the toxicity of chemicals put on your mattress! A few rather disorienting chemicals like polyurethane foam, formaldehyde, boric acid, antimony, and polybrominated diphenyl ethers. (The last is a flame retardant.) The chemicals sprayed onto these mattresses causes nausea, disorientation, headaches, fevers, and can contain possible carcinogenic chemicals that can debilitate your body while you sleep! It's terrible! It's easy to get around it, simply buy a mattress from before 2007. (As of 2014) The amount of time allotted will allow the toxins to leave, ensuring you get a good night's sleep.

        Annelle, D. (2013, August 19). STOP! Don't buy that new TOXIC mattress! Healthy Living, Retrieved from http://www.weedemandreap.com/stop-dont-buy-that-new-toxic-mattress-theres-a-cheaper-and-healthier-option/

   
         Disney and other name brand clothing are very dangerous.

          A study conducted by Greenpeace East Asia showed that more than 12 name-brand companies, including Addidas, Disney, and Burberry, are putting harmful chemicals in their clothing lines! China, being the worlds leader in textile, chemical processor, and chemical production, use an excessive amount that have been visibly polluting Bejing all the way to the London Canal! One Addidas swimsuit had five times the legal limit for dangerous chemicals.

          Tang, D. (2014, January 14). New study finds toxic monsters lurking in children’s clothing. Greenpeace,