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Cleaning Products Emit Hundreds of Hazardous Volatile Chemicals

Scientists have found unsettling details about the potential health risks of common household cleaning products. The study analyzed 30 cleaning products, including multipurpose and glass cleaners, air fresheners and more.
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School Hedges Can Reduce Children's Exposure to Particulate Pollution

A new study has shown how planting hedges between roadsides and school playgrounds can reduce children's exposure to traffic-related particle pollution.
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Environmental DNA Reveals Diversity of Invasive Fish

Ecologists have demonstrated that the genetic material that species shed into their environments can reveal not only the presence of the species but also a broad range of information about the genetics of whole populations.

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Rat Poisons a Threat to Owl Populations

New research suggests that owls in Texas have high rates of anticoagulant rodenticides (AR) in their systems. The article assesses the anthropogenic risks faced by owls in Texas, an important region for migratory and non-migratory owls.
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The Human Lipidome Reveals New Indicators of Health, Disease and Aging

Understanding the lipidome provides more details about human physiology, including aging, insulin resistance and viral infection.
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International DNA Database Showcases Dog Diversity

An international consortium of scientists is using an unprecedentedly large database of canine DNA to take an unbiased look at how our furry friends evolved into the various breeds we know and love.
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Ocean Acidification Stripes Show How Ocean Chemistry Is Changing

Oceans are strongly affected by climate change as they absorb heat and CO2. As a result, ocean chemistry and acidification is changing.
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Breast Milk Proteins Essential for Healthy Guts in Babies

Researchers have shown that high concentrations of key proteins in human breast milk are associated with a greater abundance of two species of bacteria in the gut of babies known to be beneficial for human health.
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Toxic Chemical Aerosols May Linger Longer Thanks to Surfactants

According to new research, we could be breathing in toxic substances from cooking and cleaning for longer because of surfactants present in aerosols.
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Glycosylation Patterns Could Help To Diagnose Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Differing glycosylation patterns on immunoglobulin A between Chron's disease and ulcerative colitis could help lead to the development of a non-invasive diagnostic test.
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