Gene-environment interactions for short-term and long-term air pollution on blood marker levels were studied in population controls, for long-term exposure on MI risk using case–control design, and ...

Tiny fragments found in the environment are increasing the rate of genetic transfer between bacteria 200-fold, Oxford ...

Recent research has focused on understanding how metal pollution affects bat health, using various genetic and biochemical methods to assess damage. This body of work highlights the importance of ...

Gene-edited soil bacteria could provide third source of nitrogen for corn production. ScienceDaily . Retrieved January 28, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 01 / 250116161230.htm ...

The first whole genome study of mitochondrial DNA and high-resolution scans of nuclear DNA from endangered shortfin mako sharks in the Atlantic Ocean show relatively high genetic diversity, despite ...

Every day, the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic are dumped into the world's oceans, rivers, and lakes. Plastic pollution is a global problem. Every year 19-23 million tonnes of ...

Environmental applications of genetic engineering are also gaining momentum. Scientists are designing genetically modified organisms that can clean up pollution or reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

DRI scientists have previously used atmospheric pollution records preserved in Arctic ice cores to identify periods of lead pollution throughout the Roman Empire, and now new research expands on ...

New research uncovers how forever chemicals disrupt brain health, highlighting genetic impacts and raising concerns about ...

Their current study reveals that having diabetes, exposure to traffic-related air pollution (in the form of nitrogen dioxide) ...