We hope this newsletter find you all well and ready to enjoy the beginning of summer. This past month has been quite busy at Toxipedia with research and new articles on a variety of topics. Below you will find some information on our recent work and links to access the articles on Toxipedia.

The month of May saw over 14,000 visitors come to the Toxipedia Suite of Sites, which is amazing to see and inspiring that so many people are using the resources that we've worked so hard to provide.

As always, we greatly appreciate your continued support and welcome any feedback, ideas for new research, or your own contributions.

Electronic Waste- Facts and Interactive Map

Electronic Waste, also known as E-Waste, has become a major global problem as the developed world is continually shipping its old computers, televisions, cell phones, and other electronics to the developing world for improper disposal.

Hazardous chemicals and heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and cadmium are contained in the electronic waste, posing a severe threat to environmental and human health in countries such as Ghana, India, and Singapore, where the waste ends up. Learn more about this growing problem, the origins and destinations of e-waste, and how you can ensure that your old electronics don't end up threatening the health of others around the globe.

Visit the new E-waste section today.

New articles on Chemotherapy agents

We have new articles up on Taxanes and Anthracyclines, two of the most commonly used agents in chemotherapy for the treatment of a variety of cancers. Check out the articles today and learn about their history, how they work to combat cancer, as well as information about their toxicity and potential side effects.

Anthracyclines article

Taxanes article

We hope you enjoy these new additions to Toxipedia. Thanks again for your support

Sincerely,

The Toxipedia Team