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Researchers find mugwort pollen as major source of airborne endotoxins

A wide range of airborne substances can cause respiratory problems for asthma sufferers. These include bacteria and their components, which can trigger inflammations.

19 Jul 2018

Researchers find high mercury and methylmercury concentrations in traditional Tibetan medicine

Many people view the Tibetan Plateau, or "Roof of the World," as a pristine alpine environment, largely untouched by pollution.

18 Jul 2018

Physical activity even during exposure to air pollution can reduce risk of heart attack

Even in areas with moderate-to-high levels of traffic pollution, regular physical activity reduced the risk of first and recurrent heart attack, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

18 Jul 2018

Allergic responses may help protect the skin against cancer, research suggests

The components of the immune system that trigger allergic reactions may also help protect the skin against cancer, suggest new findings.

18 Jul 2018

Large international study finds new risk genes for hay fever

In a large international study involving almost 900,000 participants, researchers from the University of Copenhagen and COPSAC have found new risk genes for hay fever. It is the largest genetic study so far on this type of allergy, which affects millions of people around the world.

17 Jul 2018

Improved methods to measure enterococci concentrations in recreational water

The concentration of enterococci, bacteria that thrive in feces, has long been the federal standard for determining water quality.

16 Jul 2018

More studies needed to validate link between air pollution and gynecologic health, say researchers

Nuts can improve sperm quality finds study

A new study has shown that including nuts in daily diet could significantly improve the quality as well as function of the human sperm. Nuts are part of the Mediterranean diet that is considered to be the healthiest diet for the heart, blood vessels and other organs.

4 Jul 2018

New study links air pollution to increased risk of diabetes globally

New research links outdoor air pollution -; even at levels deemed safe -; to an increased risk of diabetes globally, according to a study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System.

30 Jun 2018

Individuals may react differently to environmental chemicals based upon genetic profile

Why do individuals respond differently to the same environment? Researchers from North Carolina State University and Oregon State University have pinpointed a genetic difference in zebrafish tied to differing responses to the same environmental chemical.

30 Jun 2018

Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy may not be linked to increased risk of ADHD symptoms

Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy may not be associated with an increased risk of attention-deficit and hyperactivity symptoms in children aged 3 to 10 years.

26 Jun 2018

Research consortium wins £2.9 million to help tackle antibacterial resistance in Thailand

Antimicrobial resistance and specifically antibacterial resistance is a growing threat to human health and economic development across the globe. In Thailand, ABR was estimated to cause 38,000 deaths. The predicted economic loss on the country was 1.2 billion USD in 2010

22 Jun 2018

Researchers study broader effects of neonics on wildlife

Health impacts of neonicotinoids may go well beyond bees, according to a new University of Guelph study.

21 Jun 2018

Study links annual haze with increased hospitalizations for respiratory problems

For more than a decade, Southeast Asia has faced annual haze due to a combination of human activity, natural fires, and climatic factors. A new study published in Respirology reveals that the annual haze is associated with increased hospital admissions for respiratory problems.

20 Jun 2018

Vitamin D and Diabetes: What You Need To Know

Dr. Cedric Garland discusses the results of a 12-year cohort study which showed that vitamin D3 can prevent type 1 diabetes in 80 percent of cases.

15 Jun 2018

Anguil Environmental Systems celebrates 40th anniversary

Starting an environmental company in the late 1970’s was not nearly as well received as it would be today, but Gene Anguil, Founder of Anguil Environmental Systems, persevered. Four decades later, Anguil is recognized as a worldwide leader of industrial air pollution control and wastewater treatment technologies.

From Anguil Environmental Systems 14 Jun 2018

TU Graz researchers manipulate enzymes to build ring-shaped molecular structures

TU Graz researchers managed for the first time ever to 'retrain' an enzyme to build ring-shaped molecular structures instead of performing its natural task of reducing double bonds.

12 Jun 2018

Research analyzes effect of air pollution on children’s lung health

Over 3,000 primary school children in polluted areas of London and Luton will have their lung health monitored over a four-year period in a new international study led by Queen Mary University of London, launched today by the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.

8 Jun 2018

Study finds widespread uranium contamination in India's groundwater

A new Duke University-led study has found widespread uranium contamination in groundwater from aquifers in 16 Indian states.

7 Jun 2018

Genopole opens application process for Shaker and Booster programs to international candidates

Genopole, a French biocluster dedicated to research in the fields of genetics and biotechnology, today announces that it is now accepting applications for the third intake of its support programs titled Shaker, designed for people running innovative projects, and Booster, aimed at companies that are less than two years old.

5 Jun 2018

Pollution News and Research

Researchers find mugwort pollen as major source of airborne endotoxins

Researchers find high mercury and methylmercury concentrations in traditional Tibetan medicine

Physical activity even during exposure to air pollution can reduce risk of heart attack

Allergic responses may help protect the skin against cancer, research suggests

Large international study finds new risk genes for hay fever

Improved methods to measure enterococci concentrations in recreational water

More studies needed to validate link between air pollution and gynecologic health, say researchers

Nuts can improve sperm quality finds study

New study links air pollution to increased risk of diabetes globally

Individuals may react differently to environmental chemicals based upon genetic profile

Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy may not be linked to increased risk of ADHD symptoms

Research consortium wins £2.9 million to help tackle antibacterial resistance in Thailand

Researchers study broader effects of neonics on wildlife

Study links annual haze with increased hospitalizations for respiratory problems

Vitamin D and Diabetes: What You Need To Know

Anguil Environmental Systems celebrates 40th anniversary

TU Graz researchers manipulate enzymes to build ring-shaped molecular structures

Research analyzes effect of air pollution on children’s lung health

Study finds widespread uranium contamination in India's groundwater

Genopole opens application process for Shaker and Booster programs to international candidates

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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