Environmental Factor – December 2019: Trainees present posters, exchange ideas during Science Days

The second day of the 17th Annual NIEHS Science Days, held Nov. 8, continued the institute’s celebration of its trainees’ scientific achievements. It featured 87

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Environmental Factor – December 2019: NIEHS celebrates 17th Annual Science Days

On Nov. 7, NIEHS postdoctoral, predoctoral, and postbaccalaureate fellows gave oral presentations as part of the institute’s 17th Annual Science Days. The two-day event celebrates

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Environmental Factor – December 2019: New NIEHS director — the search is on

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) seeks applications from exceptional candidates for the exciting position of director of NIEHS and the National Toxicology Program (NTP).

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Environmental Factor – December 2019: Rubella virus, some cancers mutated via same mechanism

Scientists at NIEHS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other research institutions reported an important discovery about how certain mutations occur in

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Environmental Factor – December 2019: Endocrine disruptor identification begins with biology

A consensus statement that lays out 10 key characteristics of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) could provide a universal framework for assessing risks these chemicals present. The

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Environmental Factor – December 2020: Veterans Day celebration honors vets, encourages charity support

Despite COVID-19-related changes, enthusiasm ran high during the Nov. 10 NIEHS Veterans Day celebration. “Once again, coronavirus has rained on our parade, so this year’s

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Environmental Factor – December 2020: Lisa Rider earns a top award in pediatric rheumatology

Lisa Rider, M.D., a physician and clinical scientist at the NIEHS, received the 2020 James T. Cassidy Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics (APP)

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Environmental Factor – December 2020: Extramural Papers of the Month

ExtramuralBy Megan Avakian Promising new diagnostic tool for Parkinson’s disease NIEHS grantees developed an accurate and noninvasive assay to diagnose Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative condition

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Environmental Factor – December 2020: Intramural Papers of the Month

IntramuralBy Nicholas Alagna, Cassandra Hayne, Mimi Huang, Sanya Mehta, and Saniya Rattan New strategy predicts polycyclic aromatics toxicity Researchers in the Division of the National

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Environmental Factor – December 2020: Keep indoor air clean during pandemic with tips shared in webinar

With the pandemic’s new reality of lockdowns, telecommuting, and virtual schooling, many people are spending more time at home. But does sheltering at home come

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