Environmental Science
Metabolism(of elements and metals)-the process where the human body uses, takes in, and regulates the levels of essential elements and metals
Elemental dysregulation-when essential elements for the body are imbalanced
Zinc-copper metabolic cycle-processes involving zinc and copper with metabolism
Neurotoxicants-toxins that damage nervous tissue
LA-ICPMS(Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry)-a tool used to find the elemental composition of a solid material
Tooth biomarker-a chemical or physical marker that can be found in teeth that can give information about past exposures
Deciduous teeth-baby teeth
Neonatal Line-a line that forms in teeth at birth
Dentinoenamal junction-marks the boundary between dentin and enamel in teeth
Inorganic Arsenic-compounds found in soil, sediments, and groundwater that can occur naturally or in response to mining and smelting. Humans and animals are exposed to it through food and water.
Anthropogenic-an environmental change caused by humans
Sodium meta-arsenite-salt that contains sodium and arsenite
Fatty Liver Disease-a common disease caused by an increase in fat buildup in the liver
Alcoholic Liver disease-a disease that causes the liver to break down because of excess alcohol consumption
Oxidative stress-when the body has too many free radicals(harmful molecules)
Steatosis-too much fat in the liver
Epidemiology-the study of the occurrence, distribution, and control of diseases
Post-natal-time after birth
DNA
DNA Methylation-when a methyl group is added to DNA
Polymerase Chain Reaction-used to amplify short DNA segments