Chemical Toxicity
Detailed research into uranium’s chemical toxicity began in the 1940s, since then it has become clear that, like many other heavy metals, such as lead, chromium, nickel and mercury, uranium exposure can be damaging to health.
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New insight into heavy metal toxicity as uranium is found to disrupt DNA transcription and repair proteins.
Uranyl Acetate as a Direct Inhibitor of DNA-Binding Proteins23 May 2007 - ICBUWNew Paper Finds Link Between Chemical Toxicity of DU and Lung Damage
Particulate Depleted Uranium is Cytotoxic and Clastogenic to Human Lung Cells9 May 2007 - ICBUWDr Keith Baverstock's Submission to the Belgian Committee on Defence, 2007.
A paper highlighting current concerns over the health hazards relating to DU exposure, focusing on its chemical toxicity. The evidence was a key factor in Belgium's decision to ban uranium weapons.9 May 2007 - ICBUW