I have been investigating the biological effects of natural products, including Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) essential oil, for over 20 years. I am interested in the antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and other potentially useful medicinal properties of natural products, particularly plant-derived compounds. I am also interested in the safety and toxicity associated with their use in humans and other animals.I have a broader interest in other natural products and their potential use in human health.
The US has banned antibacterial handwashes – here's why Australia should too
Sep 08, 2016 07:49 am UTC| Law
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week ruled to disallow the use of the more than a dozen antibacterial compounds in so-called antibacterial handwashes. Australias regulator is now assessing whether...
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