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fromNature
3 days ago

The spatiotemporal distribution of human pathogens in ancient Eurasia - Nature

Pathogens have been a constant threat to human health throughout our evolutionary history. Infectious diseases are estimated to have been responsible for more than half of all children deaths before age 15.
Public health
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Environment
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Microplastics Make It into Your Food through Plant Leaves

Airborne microplastics are a significant route for plastic contamination in plants, raising health risks through the food chain.
Environment
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Microplastics found in new body part - as scientists warn about common way they're 'leaching' into us

Microplastics found in women's ovarian follicular fluid may pose significant risks to female fertility.
Environment
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Microplastics Make It into Your Food through Plant Leaves

Airborne microplastics are a significant route for plastic contamination in plants, raising health risks through the food chain.
Environment
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Microplastics found in new body part - as scientists warn about common way they're 'leaching' into us

Microplastics found in women's ovarian follicular fluid may pose significant risks to female fertility.
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fromtime.com
1 month ago

Are Pesticides in Your Food Harmful?

Pesticides pose potential human health risks, particularly with long-term exposure. Research is needed for safety evaluations.
Public health
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Are Pesticides in Your Food Harmful?

Pesticides pose potential human health risks, particularly with long-term exposure. Research is needed for safety evaluations.
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fromNature
1 month ago

Landmark air-pollution lab under threat from Trump cuts - can it be saved?

The Human Studies Facility at UNC, crucial for air pollution research, is being shut down amid government downsizing efforts.
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fromNature
1 month ago

Daily briefing: Chemical 'shuttles' carry large drugs across the blood-brain barrier

Xenon gas enhances climbers' acclimatization, enabling safer and shorter ascents of Mount Everest.
A U.S. lab vital for air pollution research faces closure, jeopardizing health standards.
Bed bugs proliferated around the emergence of early cities, establishing them as urban pests.
Public health
fromNature
1 month ago

Landmark air-pollution lab under threat from Trump cuts - can it be saved?

The Human Studies Facility at UNC, crucial for air pollution research, is being shut down amid government downsizing efforts.
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fromNature
1 month ago

Daily briefing: Chemical 'shuttles' carry large drugs across the blood-brain barrier

Xenon gas enhances climbers' acclimatization, enabling safer and shorter ascents of Mount Everest.
A U.S. lab vital for air pollution research faces closure, jeopardizing health standards.
Bed bugs proliferated around the emergence of early cities, establishing them as urban pests.
more#air-pollution
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fromMail Online
2 months ago

Climate change sparking bizarre 'temperature flips' around the world

Climate change is causing more frequent and severe temperature flips, increasing risks to humans and the environment.
fromCornell Chronicle
2 months ago

For advances in treating ACL injuries, look to dogs | Cornell Chronicle

ACL injuries are common in young athletes, disproportionately affecting females. Current treatments alleviate symptoms but can't stop disease development or progression.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Levels of microplastics in human brains may be rapidly rising, study suggests

Microplastic pollution is rising and may be affecting human brain health, but the health impacts remain largely unclear.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

About 15% of world's cropland polluted with toxic metals, say researchers

A significant portion of global cropland is contaminated by toxic heavy metals, affecting human health and agriculture.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Levels of microplastics in human brains may be rapidly rising, study suggests

Microplastic pollution is rising and may be affecting human brain health, but the health impacts remain largely unclear.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

About 15% of world's cropland polluted with toxic metals, say researchers

A significant portion of global cropland is contaminated by toxic heavy metals, affecting human health and agriculture.
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fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

'Dark Skies': Nurturing a Sense of Wonder Beyond Ourselves

Recognizing our connection to the universe enhances emotional health.
Light pollution is a significant threat to our appreciation of the night sky.
Anna Levin's work inspires deeper understanding of our position in the cosmos.
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fromScienceDaily
4 months ago

Scientists identify genes that make humans and Labradors more likely to become obese

Researchers found genes linked to obesity in Labrador retrievers are also implicated in human obesity, highlighting the genetic basis for appetite regulation.
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Coronavirus
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

The Latest on Bird Flu in Humans, Chickens, and More

Rising avian influenza cases in humans underscore the virus's threat.
Recent infections reported in three U.S. states reflect the virus's ongoing spread.
Scientific research is crucial for understanding avian influenza and its effects.
Coronavirus
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

The Latest on Bird Flu in Humans, Chickens, and More

Rising avian influenza cases in humans underscore the virus's threat.
Recent infections reported in three U.S. states reflect the virus's ongoing spread.
Scientific research is crucial for understanding avian influenza and its effects.
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Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Recent Virus Research Should Raise Alarm

Scientific discoveries must balance potential benefits with risk to humanity.
Recent research reveals a potentially dangerous coronavirus in bats that can infect humans.
There are concerns about the safety measures taken in virus research labs.
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Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Why Astronauts Might Need More Microbes on the International Space Station

The International Space Station's unique environment affects the evolution of microbes, impacting astronaut health and future long-term space travel.
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fromArs Technica
4 months ago

An small microbial ecosystem has formed on the International Space Station

Reducing sterilization on the ISS could promote a healthier microbial environment.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Why Astronauts Might Need More Microbes on the International Space Station

The International Space Station's unique environment affects the evolution of microbes, impacting astronaut health and future long-term space travel.
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fromArs Technica
4 months ago

An small microbial ecosystem has formed on the International Space Station

Reducing sterilization on the ISS could promote a healthier microbial environment.
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fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

It's like 'dead birds flying': How bird flu is spreading in the wild

Bird flu has devastated marine wildlife in Argentina, highlighting the need for awareness about its potential impact on humans and ecosystems.
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fromNature
5 months ago

'Dark proteins' hiding in our cells could hold clues to cancer and other diseases

Ribosome profiling revealed the existence of 'dark proteins' produced from previously unknown genomic regions.
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fromNature
8 months ago

Hidden players: the bacteria-killing viruses of the gut microbiome

The gut microbiome includes a largely unexplored realm of viruses called bacteriophages, which significantly influence gut ecology and human health.
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