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Mapping specialized receptors on mosquito nerve cells reveals why the insects are more attracted to some humans

In a bid to understand why mosquitoes may be more attracted to one human than another, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have mapped specialized receptors on the insects' nerve cells that are able to fine-tune their ability to detect particularly "welcoming" odors in human skin.

21 Feb 2023

EPA announces $30,000 grant to TTUHSC El Paso for the Farmworkers Pesticide Use Protection Project

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a grant of $30,000 to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso for the Farmworkers Pesticide Use Protection Project.

27 Jan 2023

Researchers develop a portable sensor to detect heavy metals in sweat

Heavy metals such as lead and cadmium are present in batteries, cosmetics, food and other things that are part of everyday life.

24 Jan 2023

Exposure to blue-green algae toxin shown to wreak havoc on gut bacteria and cause liver damage

Exposure to a specific type of blue-green algae toxin known as cylindrospermopsin has shown to wreak havoc on gut bacteria and an increased probability of irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, type 1 diabetes, obesity and inflammation of the liver – a precursor to liver cancer – according to a study led by the University of California, Irvine.

20 Dec 2022

Is bottled water really safer?

A new study looked at over 500 contaminants and indicators of microbial activity in 30 brands of bottled water and found some evidence that this supposition might be unfounded.

16 Dec 2022

What Impact is Antimicrobial Resistance having on Animal Health?

For World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022, we speak to Junxia Song, FAO Senior Animal Health Officer, about the impact AMR is having on animal health.

24 Nov 2022

How air pollution affects the central nervous system over time

An article published in the journal Toxics describes how air pollutants adversely impact the human nervous system.

13 Nov 2022

Dogs are a better proxy for human health risks, UQ researchers say

University of Queensland researchers are looking to dog owners for data on protecting pet – and human health – from environmental hazards.

10 Nov 2022

Environmental toxicants contribute to obesity and metabolic disease

In a recent study published in the Current Opinion in Pharmacology journal, researchers assessed the impact of environmental toxicants and brown adipose tissue (BAT) on obesity and metabolic disorders.

4 Nov 2022

The acute and chronic impact of pod-based e-cigarettes on vascular health

Researchers evaluated the impact of PEC [pod-based electronic (e)-cigarette] usage on cardiovascular (CVS) health under the agenesis of the AHA’s TCORS (tobacco center for regulatory science) group.

2 Nov 2022

Extreme climatic events pose a significant threat to global dermatological health

The skin is a large, complex organ, and it serves as the body's primary interface with the environment, playing key roles in sensory, thermoregulatory, barrier, and immunological functioning.

20 Oct 2022

What is the impact of COVID-19 and organophosphates on cardiac health?

In a new study, researchers discussed the impacts of organophosphates (OP) and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections on cardiovascular (CVS) health.

17 Oct 2022

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in the urine of Danish infants

Researchers report the finding of several endocrine-disruptor chemicals in the urine of Danish infants.

21 Sep 2022

What are the effects of pesticides on neonates' health?

A new study explores the impact of pesticide exposure in neonates, reviewing current literature while evaluating the research methods used in this area.

20 Sep 2022

Are pesticides affecting childhood growth in low-income countries?

Researchers assess the risk posed by these chemicals to the developing fetus and child.

12 Sep 2022

The role of nasal microbiome in Parkinson's disease

A recent study provides an overview of how the nasal bacterial population influences olfactory processing and neurodegeneration.

5 Sep 2022

Rutgers scientists design a synthetic protein that quickly detects molecules of deadly nerve agent

A team that includes Rutgers scientists has designed a synthetic protein that quickly detects molecules of a deadly nerve agent that has been classified by the United Nations as a weapon of mass destruction and could be used in a chemical warfare attack.

1 Sep 2022

Pregnant women exposed to chemicals that can increase cancer risk and harm child development

Pregnant women in the U.S. are being exposed to chemicals like melamine, cyanuric acid, and aromatic amines that can increase the risk of cancer and harm child development, according to researchers at UC San Francisco and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

30 Aug 2022

Experimental, genetically attenuated malaria vaccine warrants further exploration

Findings from a preliminary human study of an experimental, genetically attenuated malaria parasite immunization show this vaccine warrants further exploration.

24 Aug 2022

Researchers harness plasma-produced gas to activate plant immunity against wide-spread diseases

The flash of lightning and the dance of auroras contain a fourth state of matter known as plasma, which researchers have harnessed to produce a gas that may activate plant immunity against wide-spread diseases.

19 Aug 2022