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Investigation of cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of water pipe smoke (Project)
The use of waterpipes (shisha) increased considerably among young adults in Germany. Only a few data exist about the health hazards and the consequences of long time use of waterpipes.Preliminary studies of the BfR showed that the smoke of waterpipes has cytotoxic properties. Using a custom-made pump for the smoking of waterpipe standardized smoking procedures have been developed. The smoke of...
Funding period: 2009 - 2009
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Patents in Animal Breeding - applicability of patent law, and recommendations for further legislative (Project)
'The main basis for the granting of patents in the field of animal breeding are regulated by the European Biotechnology Directive (Directive 98/44/EC), which rules both in the German Patent Act (IPA) and in the Implementing Regulations for the European Patent Convention (EPC) River found have. This policy was, however, have developed at a time, rather than biotechnological developments in the...
Funding period: 2010 - 2012
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Genotoxicity testing in 3D model ? Establishment and adaptation of the COMET assay using a model for bronchial epithelia exposed to ingredients of consumer products (Project)
For genotoxicity testing of chemical ingredients of cosmetics or commodities such as apparel and others, a variety of toxicological assays have been developed. In recent years the Comet assay was propagated between laboratories. In principle, this assay is suited to investigate different organ tissues or different cell types in a sensitive and reproducible manner.In 2007, we established test...
Funding period: 2009 - 2009
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Outbreaks of infectious viral diseases after disinfection in fish ponds (Project)
In the 'policy of the Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection on the means and procedures for the implementation of disinfection for notifiable animal diseases,' the disinfectant to be used are listed. There are but a few disinfectant chemical substances available in respect of an action against fish diseases and to their environmental benefits have been comprehensively...
Funding period: 2010 - 2013
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Determination of Flavophospholipol in feedingstuffs (Project)
Flavophospholipol (Flavomycin, Bambermycin, Moenomycin) an antibiotic was used in the EU as feed additive both for growth promoting purposes and for prevention of coccidiosis. The main effect of antibiotics is an improvement of the feed efficiency by affecting the gastro-intestinal flora. For the reason of possible side effects for human health (resistance) the authorisation was withdrawn on...
Funding period: 2009 - 2009
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Discussion and possible introduction of ERGONUMIX a risk equalization reserve to compensate for weather-and market-related risks in agriculture - model analysis and identification of alternatives based on the tax-free reserves in accordance with § 3 Forest Damage Compensation Law (ForstSchAusglG) (Project)
In a scientific study to compensate for weather-and market-related risks in agriculture are examined. It is a primary alternative, the introduction of a risk equalization reserve work up comprehensively by experts to design based on the existing on forestry provisions in the ForstSchAusglG and their . evaluate effectiveness of this point is particularly respond to the following areas:...
Funding period: 2010 - 2011
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Bioavailability of coumarin from cinnamon and cinnamon-containing food (human study) (Project)
EFSA (2004) and BfR (2006) have derived a TDI for coumarin of 0.1 mg/kg body weight, using data of animal experiments and reports of side effects in patients treated with the substance as medicinal drug, respectively (toxic endpoint: hepatotoxicity). Regarding human exposure from food, the main source is Cassia cinnamon, as this cinnamon species contains high concentrations of coumarin. In this...
Funding period: 2008 - 2009
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Establishment of a 'consumer law professorship' (Project)
At the University of Bayreuth, a priority area of 'consumer rights' is established as a permanent fixture. The professorship is the importance of consumer legislation should be strengthened by establishing a scientific platform for consumer rights. The activity spectrum arises from the main goal 7 of the Research Plan 2008 of the BMELV in the field of consumers' economic welfare. The research...
Funding period: 2010 - 2013
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Analysis of commercial Isoflavone Supplements (Project)
A plethora of dietary supplements and foods for medical purposes containing phytostrogens like isoflavones have been flooded on the market with wideranging claims regarding the health of women. There is a paucity of information regarding the composition and the safety of the products especially if the products will be taken over long times. The isoflavone composition of commercial supplements...
Funding period: 2008 - 2009
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Analysis of commercial Isoflavone Supplements (Project)
´A plethora of dietary supplements and foods for medical purposes containing phytostrogens like isoflavones have been flooded on the market with wideranging claims regarding the health of women. There is a paucity of information regarding the composition, the estrogenic potential and the safety of the products especially if the products will be taken over long times. The estrogenic activity of...
Funding period: 2008 - 2009
