Dr. Fenna Sille studies effects of arsenic in drinking water on the immune system
Fenna Sille studies how arsenic affects the immune system, and whether this leads to several diseases. She focuses on exposures that occurred at a young age (early in life) and looks at cells found in blood and the lungs that are the first line of defense against toxic agents.
Arsenic in the Water
Water contamination in Cambodia is a significant issue. Arsenic in the local water supply has caused significant health problems, especially in rural areas. In this documentary the young reporters from Youth Today examine the problem and some of the solutions to ensure that all Cambodians can access clean drinking water. The Youth Today program is …Read more »
ARSENIC REMOVAL FROM WATER – WINNER 2010 Bhaskar Sen Gupta – EIGHT PEOPLE WHO ARE CHANGING THE WORLD
EIGHT PEOPLE WHO ARE CHANGING THE WORLD – ARSENIC REMOVAL FROM WATER – PRIZE WINNER 2010 Guest Speaker -Bhaskar Sen Gupta As part of a free programme of public events to celebrate the 15th anniversary of The St Andrews Prize for the Environment, eight former winners gathered on Tuesday 29 April 2014 to present their …Read more »
Bangladesh: Traces of Poison in Water
United Nations, New York, December 2011 – In 1993, Bangladesh found its main source of fresh water tainted with naturally occurring arsenic posing a public health risk to millions. Since then, the country has partnered with the World Bank and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to introduce isotope hydrology techniques to locate safe sources …Read more »
Biological Removal of Arsenic and Nitrate from Drinking Water Sources.m4v
University of Michigan Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering (SURE) Program Biological Removal of Arsenic and Nitrate from Drinking Water Sources Presentation by: Andrea Trese