Visit two biology laboratories, for cells and embryos
In this video you will have a unique chance to virtually visit two biology laboratories, the first one that uses cells and the second one that uses small embryos and …
Course: Consumer and Environmental Safety: Food Packaging and Kitchenware
Biology tests using embryos and larvae
In this video lesson you will learn about some important and relevant biological tests that researchers do using embryos or larvae. These test are complementary to the tests using cells …
Talk with the Expert : Dr. Tiziana SORRIENTO from CodaCONS
In this great interview you will have the chance to listen to the expert opinion of a person representing an important consumers’ association: Dr. Tiziana Sorriento from CodaCons. In her …
The flow of competence and the intersections between subjects
This video follows the previous one, and explores the intersections between all the subjects involved in the packaging-chemicals-food-health business. Again we use our avatars as representative of the stakeholders – …
The competence of the invoved subjects
In this video you will see the jobs and competence of each single subject involved in the complex flow of packaging-chemicals-food-health. We have translated each subject into one representative avatars …
Talk with the expert: interview with Dr. Hoffmann, TellSpec Company – UK
In this interview you will have a chance to listen to a question-answer session with Dr. Isabel Hoffmann, CEO of the TellSpec company in UK, on the use of innovative …
Talk with the Expert : Dr. Edward BRAY from EFSA
In this interview you will have a unique chance to listen to a top representative of the European Food Safety Autority (EFSA), Dr. Edward Bray. In his talk, Dr. BRAY …
Talk with the expert: Prof. Schilirò from the University of Torino on Health Trends
This will be a great interview with the epidemiologist Prof. Tiziana Schilirò, from University of Torino – Italy. Prof. Tiziana Schilirò is answering questions about the use of epidemiological methods …
Basic notions in epidemiology
In this video lesson you will become familiar with epidemiology, what it does and what it is for. Experts from the University of Torino – Italy – will take you …
Talk with the Expert. Prof. BOVOLIN
In this video interview you will listen to Prof BOVOLIN talking and discussing about the importance to preserve our endocrine system and to avoid potential interference from unwanted chemicals. Don’t …
What comes next in week 2
What comes next in week 2 ? In week 1 you have learned about the various packaging materials and their contact with foods and drinks. You have also visited a …
Chemical analyses have limits
In this article we will show you some technical facts. Don’t be afraid, knowing a bit of techniques will help you comprehend all the rest. Analytical chemistry is the science …
We and our relation with the food chain and the environment
Although we like to believe the we humans are the center of the universe, in fact we are not. We are among the last organisms that appeared on earth – …
Chemicals are present in foods and drinks that shouldn’t be there
Chemicals are present in our foods and drinks. When we eat a good meal, we can certainly comment “excellent” or “well cooked” or “well garnished”, etc. But we are not …
Final page of the course
Congratulations, you have reached the end of the course! With this MOOC we have explored a set of issues and topics going in the direction of comprehending and addressing chemicals …
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Consumer and Environmental Safety: Food Packaging and Kitchenware