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...amount of GABA in the brain could theoretically neutralize the effects of intoxication. To that end, Paul is currently experimenting with a drug, Ro15-4513, that blocks ethanol's ability to activate the GABA receptor, thus sharply reducing alcohol's sedative effects in rats. Although the drug is toxic to humans, variants could one day be useful in treatment. Other scientists are studying a new class of drugs that seem to block the alcoholic's craving for a drink. These compounds boost the amount of another neurotransmitter, serotonin, in the brain, thus encouraging a sense of well-being -- and bolstering...
...purpose of the bill, which has been formulated by the Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group (MassPIRG) and co-sponsored by 130 state representatives for 1988, is to force large producers of toxic substances to come up with proposals to reduce the amount of waste they produce, said Michael L'Ecuyer, the toxics policy specialist for MassPIRG...
Since the 10,000 pound specification applies mainly to non-manufacturers who produce toxic waste, Harvard would probably fall into this category and would be affected by the bill, said Nikki Roy, who works for the bureau of solid waste disposal at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Quality Engineering (DEQE...
...Harvard were found exceeding the threshold by using more than 10,000 pounds of a listed substance, the bill would require that the University increase the amount of detail in their reports on toxic chemical use and production. The University would also have to present proposals to the DEQE to effectively reduce these amounts of waste...
Harvard's Community Relations Representative, Richard Doherty, said he was concerned that several common substances may be affected by the bill. "But it may not affect us at all," said Doherty, adding that if the bill is passed the University will have to conduct a survey of the amount toxic chemicals used on campus...