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…