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Surfboard Seawater Sampling Helps Scientists Understand Microscopic Life
According to new research, seawater samples taken from a surfboard have helped scientists understand microscopic life in the waves.
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When It Comes to Reducing Inflammation, Not All Fibers Are Equal
Total fiber, and more specifically, cereal fiber, but not fruit or vegetable fiber, was found to be consistently associated with lower inflammation and lower cardiovascular disease incidence.
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Genetic Influence on Prenatal Response to Air Pollution
Studies on animal models have revealed that a gene affecting immune function and stress response in adults may also play a protective role against particulate pollution during pregnancy.
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Impact of DNA Evidence in Assault Prosecution
In a project funded by the National Institute of Justice, researchers examined the role of DNA evidence in more than 100 sexual assault cases accepted for prosecution in one metropolitan jurisdiction between 2005 and 2010.
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Boost of Daily Protein Intake Can Increase Height Growth in Girls
A study by nutritionists shows that young men do not benefit from increased protein intake in terms of their adult height.
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Wastewater Provides a Planet-Wide Laboratory To Study Human Health
A new study suggests that wastewater infrastructure may provide societal benefits far beyond the dramatic improvements in community hygiene.
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Rain Prompts Plants To Activate Their Immune Systems
A recent study revealed that when plants are exposed to rain, hair-like structures on the leaf surface recognize this rain as a risk factor for causing disease and activate their immune system to prevent infections.
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Most Facemasks Don't Expose Wearers to Harmful PFASs
Researchers found that most face masks tested contain low or negligible levels of PFAS, except for one marketed to firefighters, which could pose health risks in certain situations.
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E-Nose Knows a Fine Whisky When It Smells One
An e-nose prototype that mimics the human olfactory system has been used to identify the differences in whiskies by "sniffing" and detecting odors from the whisky.
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Microplastics Found Deep in Living Human Lungs
Microplastics have been discovered in live human lungs for the first time, demonstrating inhalation is a route of exposure and directing future studies.
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