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Environmental Health
Minus environment, patterns still emerge
Rice computational study tracks E. coli cells’ regulatory mechanisms ...
Early-Life Traffic-Related Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Hyperactivity
CINCINNATI—Early-life exposure to traffic-related air pollution was significantly associated with higher hyperactivity scores at age 7, according to new research from the ...
Study Shows Reproductive Effects of Pesticide Exposure Span Generations
North Carolina State University researchers studying aquatic organisms called Daphnia have found that exposure to a chemical pesticide has impacts that span multiple generations – causing the so-called “water fleas” to produce more male offspring, and causing reproductive problems in female offspring. ... Full story
A quarter of Angelenos breathe noxious freeway pollutants every morning
By Alison Hewitt - Although air quality has improved dramatically in Los Angeles in recent decades, a joint study by UCLA and the California Air Resources Board suggests that roughly a quarter of Angelenos are exposed to noxious plumes of freeway fumes almost every morning — far more people than previously believed. ... Full story
Green cities mean healthier people
Australians will be happier, safer and healthier if they look after the nature spots in their cities, according to new research led by The University of Queensland. ... Full story
Hidden Dangers in the Air We Breathe
Berkeley Lab researchers work on new building standards after discovering previously unknown indoor air pollutants. ... Full story
Neutrons help explain ozone poisoning and links to thousands of premature deaths
Research at Birkbeck, University of London uses world-leading neutron sources at ILL and ISIS to demonstrate ozone attacks on lung surface fluids ... Full story
New study exposes link between pesticides and childhood brain tumours
A potential link between professional pesticide treatments in the home and a higher risk of children developing brain tumours has been revealed in a new study from the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research. ... Full story
Air pollutants linked to higher risk of birth defects, researchers find
BY ERIN DIGITALE - Breathing traffic pollution in early pregnancy is linked to a higher risk for certain serious birth defects, according to new research from the Stanford University School of Medicine. ... Full story
UTHealth researchers find industrial chemicals in food samples
Lead investigator says discovery is cause for concern, not alarm ... Full story
