Could the mystery over how depleted uranium might cause genetic damage be closer to being solved? It may be, if a controversial claim by two researchers is right. They say that minute quantities of the material lodged in the body may kick out energetic electrons that mimic the effect of beta radiation. This, they argue,…
UN, Report of the Secretary-General The report contains views of Member States and relevant international organizations on the effects of the use of armaments and ammunitions containing depleted uranium. The Secretary-General has, to date, received 17 reports from Governments and from the International Atomic Energy Agency and the World Health Organization. Read the full text…
Original title: Enriched and industrial uranium detected in civilians’ urine that were exposed to the dust of Israeli rockets Published on Lebanese newspaper Al Safir on March 6 2008
Proceedings charged against the Israeli authorities by the victims of the war of July 12-August 24, 2006 with the support of Lebanese civil society, for the acts carried out by them and the amage to the Lebanese nation caused by them. Brussels, February 22-23-24, 2008 International Associations Center Jury: Lilia Solano (president), Adolfo Abascal, Claudio…
By Paola Manduca, Geneticist, University of Genoa, Italy. Text prepared for the International Citizens Tribunal, 22-24 February 2008, Brussels.
By Anes Alic in Sarajevo for ISN Security Watch (29/10/07) Abstract: As a growing number of Italian soldiers who served in the Balkans meet their death due to serious illness, the specter of ‘Balkan Syndrome’ and the effects of depleted uranium are again in the spotlight.
By Paola Manduca, Geneticist, University of Genoa. Prepared for the meeting of the Federazione Scienze della Vita, Riva del Garda, Italy, October 1, 2006.
By Paola Manduca, Geneticist, University of Genoa. Published on Il Manifesto on 8 August 2006 Abstract: By now there are countless reports, from hospitals, witnesses, armament experts and journalists that strongly suggest that in the present offensive of Israeli forces against Lebanon and Gaza ‘new weapons’ are being used.
Abstract: White phosphorus results in painful chemical burn injuries. The resultant burn typically appears as a necrotic area with a yellowish colour and characteristic garlic like odour. White phosphorus is highly lipid soluble and as such, is believed to have rapid dermal penetration once particles are embedded under the skin. Few studies have investigated the…
By Paola Manduca, Geneticist, University of Genoa. circulated in August 2006. Abstract: Dear Doctors, I write on behalf of a group of independent scientists who would like to offer their support in investigating the allegation of use of weapons of mass destruction by Israel in the war to Lebanon and in Gaza. Below our first…