Kenya: Affordable New Weapon Against Cervical Cancer Oct 3, 2009
The method involves dilating the vaginal walls, applying a solution of acetic acid found in vinegar and performing a visual inspection using a bright halogen light (torch). Once the solution is applied, suspect lesions turn white, while healthy tissue shows no colour change. (allAfrica.com)
Wastewater Produces Electricity And Desalinates Water Aug 8, 2009
"However, it took 200 milliliters of an artificial wastewater -- acetic acid in water -- to desalinate 3 milliliters of salty water. This is not a practical system yet as it is not optimized, but it is proof of concept.". A typical microbial fuel cell consists of two chambers, one filled with wastewater or other nutrients and the other with water, each containing an electrode. (Science Daily)
* Plastic baby bottle makers face tougher standards Jul 30, 2009
Under the new rules, baby bottles cannot have more than 30 parts per billion of Bisphenol A after being soaked in 95 C water and a 60 C solution of 4 percent acetic acid for 30 minutes, the Bureau of Food Safety said. There is no mercy period for the new regulation. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
How the Body Uses Alcohol Jul 19, 2009
Once acetaldehyde is metabolized from alcohol it is converted to acetic acid. As the alcoholic continues to consume large amounts of alcohol, acetic acid levels increase in the liver ... In the blood stream, the acetic acid interferes with mitochondrial function within the cells which in turn affects the conversion of acetaldehyde to acetic acid (the original reaction). (Suite101.com)
McAllister: Old home remedies may get new lives Jul 14, 2009
Recent research suggests that acetic acid, the primary component of vinegar, does have medicinal properties, including the ability to help control blood pressure and blood sugar levels ... Some of the mice were given plain water, while others received water plus acetic acid ... Throughout the study, the mice receiving the acetic acid consumed roughly the same number of calories as those receiving the plain water. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Vaccines From The Bioreactor: Bioprocess Increases Vaccine Yield Jun 24, 2009
For example, Escherichia coli bacteria begin to produce acetic acid. The oxygen supply is also no longer optimal. (Science Daily)
New Evidence: Vinegar May Be Fat Fighter Jun 19, 2009
Modern scientific research suggests that acetic acid, the main component of vinegar, may help control blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and fat accumulation. Their study showed that laboratory mice fed a high-fat diet and given acetic acid developed significantly less body fat (up to 10 percent less) than other mice ... The research adds evidence to the belief that acetic acid fights fat by turning on genes for fatty acid oxidation enzymes. (Newsmax)
Sterling Chemicals Wins Rail Car Injury Case May 17, 2009
Its primary products are acetic acid and plasticizers. The information in this news release relating to matters that are not historical facts constitutes forward-looking information covered by the safe harbor created by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. (PR Newswire)
New MRI Signaling Method Could Picture Disease Metabolism In Action Apr 6, 2009
"So you can watch pyruvate metabolize to produce lactate, acetic acid and bicarbonate -- all breakdown products that might correlate with cancer," Warren said. But most biological processes are much slower, and thus can't be seen with this method. (Science Daily)
HPV Test Screens Best for Cervical Cancer Apr 3, 2009
Women in the test groups were screened using one of three tests: a pap smear, an HPV test or a visual inspection of the cervix after application of acetic acid (VIA), a component of vinegar that causes precancerous lesions to turn white. Among the study participants, only eight had ever undergone cervical cancer screening before. (Time.com)
Feeling crabby Mar 30, 2009
" Previous work at found that prawns show prolonged rubbing when an antenna was treated with weak acetic acid but this rubbing was reduced by local anesthetic. According to Queen's University the findings from both studies are consistent with observations of pain in mammals. But Professor Elwood says that in contrast to , little protection is given to the millions of crustaceans that are used in the fishing and food industries each day. "More research is needed in this area where a potentially... (CNN -- World)
Cleansing Toxic Waste With Vinegar Mar 11, 2009
The research team, led by Dr Doug Stewart from the School of Civil Engineering and Dr Ian Burke from the School of Earth and Environment, has discovered that adding dilute acetic acid (vinegar) to the affected site stimulates the growth of naturally-occurring bacteria by providing an attractive food source. In turn, these bacteria then cleanse the affected area by altering the chemical make-up of the chromium compounds to make them harmless. (Science Daily)
Cheap Eco-Friendly Detergent Altern... Feb 20, 2009
However, when using vinegar, it is recommended to get one that has a high rate of acidity: The average bottle ranges 5% acetic acid, but a more effective solution should be around the 7% mark. Combining the scouring effects of baking soda with vinegar doubles the disinfecting properties. (Suite101.com)
