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Study observes how nanoplastics cause damage to DNA and cell membranes in mussels

Plastic pollution is a worldwide environmental problem which worsens when this material degrades into smaller-sized particles such as microplastics and nanoplastics, the latter capable of penetrating into an organism's cells.

26 Jul 2018

Study highlights hidden hazards of airborne antibiotic-resistance genes

People are often notified about poor air quality by weather apps, and this happens frequently in urban areas, where levels of outdoor pollution containing particulates and soot are high.

25 Jul 2018

New study shows why winter air pollution levels have remained high in the United States

The air in the United States is much cleaner than even a decade ago. But those improvements have come mainly in summer, the season that used to be the poster child for haze-containing particles that cause asthma, lung cancer and other illnesses.

24 Jul 2018

Key questions to consider for sustainable management of environmental risks in Europe

What are the most aggressive chemical products for the environment? What areas of the planet have more pollutants? Can we detect toxic products which are hard to identify? How can we protect biodiversity and natural ecosystems better?

23 Jul 2018

Falling temperatures may lead to rise in numbers of deaths from stroke

A study performed by Brazilian researchers and published in the International Journal of Biometeorology showed that falling temperatures may be accompanied by rising numbers of deaths from stroke, especially among people over 65.

20 Jul 2018

WFN to highlight clean air for brain health on World Brain Day 2018

Global air pollution is not a problem that only affects lung health. Recent data show that airborne pollutants account for 30 percent of acute stroke cases worldwide.

19 Jul 2018

Scientists study adverse effects of carbon, silicon nanotubes and carbon nanofibers

Nanoparticles with a wide range of applying, including medicine, damage cells of microalgae Heterosigma akashivo badly. This algae species is widely spread in the Russian Far East marine area. The acute toxic effect exhibited at concentrations of 100 mg/l of carbon nanotubes and silicon nanotubes in the sea- or fresh water.

19 Jul 2018

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

Pollution News and Research

Latest Pollution News and Research

Study observes how nanoplastics cause damage to DNA and cell membranes in mussels

Study highlights hidden hazards of airborne antibiotic-resistance genes

New study shows why winter air pollution levels have remained high in the United States

Key questions to consider for sustainable management of environmental risks in Europe

Falling temperatures may lead to rise in numbers of deaths from stroke

WFN to highlight clean air for brain health on World Brain Day 2018

Scientists study adverse effects of carbon, silicon nanotubes and carbon nanofibers

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

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Pollution News and Research

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Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

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