Environmental Factor – April 2020: GenX affects function of proteins that protect the brain

NIEHS researchers have found that in rats, exposure to low levels of the chemical GenX may affect the function of certain protective proteins at the

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Environmental Factor – November 2021: Experts explore how environment affects key cell functions

The complex relationship between environmental stressors, extracellular vesicles (EVs), and adverse health outcomes was the focus of an NIEHS workshop held Sept. 27-28. Shaughnessy manages

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Environmental Factor – February 2022: Mercury exposure affects more than just the brain — muscles, too

Since the environmental disaster in Minamata Bay, Japan, in the 1950s, the scientific community has made significant progress in understanding the effects of methylmercury exposure

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Environmental Factor – June 2023: How climate affects youth mental health

Mental Health Awareness Month took place in May, and two NIEHS-funded scientists are not letting the important topic go unnoticed. Together, they are spearheading a

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