Environmental Factor – July 2021: Extramural Papers of the Month

ExtramuralBy Megan Avakian Promising new target for oral cancer treatment NIEHS-funded researchers identified how the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR), an environmental chemical receptor, suppresses the

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Environmental Factor – August 2021: Extramural Papers of the Month

ExtramuralBy Megan Avakian Promising therapy for fatal sickle cell disease complication An NIEHS-funded study in mice showed how chlorine exposure leads to Acute Chest Syndrome

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Environmental Factor – September 2021: Extramural Papers of the Month

ExtramuralBy Megan Avakian Metals from e-cigarette aerosols accumulate in the brain Mice exposed to e-cigarette aerosols had a buildup of toxic metals in the brain,

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Environmental Factor – October 2021: Extramural Papers of the Month

ExtramuralBy Megan Avakian Promising therapy for manganese-induced neurological disorder NIEHS-funded researchers discovered how manganese (Mn) is regulated in the body, pointing to a promising therapy

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Environmental Factor – November 2021: Extramural Papers of the Month

ExtramuralBy Adeline Lopez Air cleaners may improve COPD Portable air cleaners may improve respiratory symptoms among former smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according

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Environmental Factor – December 2021: Extramural Papers of the Month

ExtramuralBy Adeline Lopez New approach enables better characterization of the human exposome NIEHS-funded researchers developed a scalable workflow that maximizes the information captured about unidentified

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Environmental Factor – January 2022: Extramural Papers of the Month

ExtramuralBy Mali Velasco Factors related to decreased kidney function in migrant farm workers revealed NIEHS-funded researchers reported lower kidney function in farm workers, particularly among

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Environmental Factor – February 2022: Extramural Papers of the Month

ExtramuralBy Adeline Lopez Air pollution affects children’s brain structure Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in childhood can change the architecture of the brain, according

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Environmental Factor – March 2022: Extramural Papers of the Month

ExtramuralBy Megan Avakian Changes in gut, liver may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease susceptibility NIEHS-funded researchers determined how changes in the gut and liver may contribute

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Environmental Factor – April 2022: Extramural Papers of the Month

ExtramuralBy Megan Avakian Children in smoke-free homes still exposed to tobacco residue Nearly all children have nicotine on their hands, even those living in smoke-free

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