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Metal pollution contributes to reduced female fertility, with Zinc as a notable exception

Study finds certain metals, especially Copper and Chromium, adversely affect female fertility, while Zinc shows a protective effect, highlighting potential environmental factors in global fertility decline.

7 Feb 2024

Naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for contact lenses, study suggests

A new study suggests a naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for contact lenses, worn by millions of people worldwide.

7 Feb 2024

Virginia Tech food safety expert offers tips for selecting the right charcuterie meats

Whether it's building out a big spread for the Super Bowl or planning a Valentine's Day meal, lots of people will be heading to the store these next few weeks to stock up on food.

7 Feb 2024

Hydrogel with built-in antibiofilm and antioxidative functions promotes faster healing of infected chronic wounds

A novel hydrogel dressing was developed recently to combat both these undesirable characteristics and tested for its effects on diabetic-infected wound healing.

5 Feb 2024

Study reveals impact of lantibiotic preservatives on gut microbiome

Food manufacturers often add preservatives to food products to keep them fresh. A primary purpose of these preservatives is to kill microbes that could break down and otherwise spoil the food.

2 Feb 2024

Does closing the toilet lid before flushing prevent viral contamination?

A study in the American Journal of Infection Control reveals that closing the toilet lid before flushing does not significantly reduce the risk of bathroom surface contamination, highlighting the importance of regular disinfection for preventing the spread of pathogens.

25 Jan 2024

Widespread exposure to toxic metals linked with earlier aging of the ovaries in middle-aged women

Middle-aged women who are exposed to toxic metals may have fewer eggs in their ovaries as they approach menopause, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

25 Jan 2024

Is a gluten-free diet always the healthier choice for women?

Study evaluates the impact of gluten-free diets on women's health, revealing benefits for specific gluten-related disorders but cautioning against unnecessary dietary restrictions.

23 Jan 2024

Microgravity may make space veggies more prone to bacteria

Lettuce and other leafy green vegetables are part of a healthy, balanced diet -; even for astronauts on a mission.

22 Jan 2024

Industrial vegetable oils show dangerous levels of toxic elements, surpassing traditional oils

Evaluation of potentially toxic elements in the vegetable oils traditionally or industrially produced in the Hamadan province of Iran.

22 Jan 2024

Comprehensive analysis of more than 2 million SARS-CoV-2 samples detects co-infections and intra-host recombination

Researchers evaluated the prevalence of co-infection and intra-host recombination in over 2 million global SARS-CoV-2 cases and developed strategies for accurate identification and analysis of recombinant strains.

17 Jan 2024

Combining health data with whole genome sequence data in cancer patients can help doctors provide more tailored care

Researchers evaluated the impact of integrating whole-genome sequencing data with clinical outcomes across 13,880 tumors from 33 cancer types, assessing precision care potentials within the UK NHS through the 100,000 Genomes Cancer Programme.

16 Jan 2024

Ancient DNA reveals first prehistoric cases of Turner and Jacob's syndromes

Ancient DNA reveals first prehistoric cases of Turner and Jacob's syndromes, with new technique enhancing chromosome analysis

13 Jan 2024

Study links cord blood lipid levels to early ADHD and autism symptoms

The relationship between ADHD and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

12 Jan 2024

Hospital surfaces harbor pathogens despite cleaning, study finds

A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) reports microbial contamination -; including pathogenic and potentially pathogenic bacteria -; on high-touch hospital surfaces despite compliance with recommended disinfection protocols.

11 Jan 2024

Contamination News and Research

Metal pollution contributes to reduced female fertility, with Zinc as a notable exception

Naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for contact lenses, study suggests

Virginia Tech food safety expert offers tips for selecting the right charcuterie meats

Hydrogel with built-in antibiofilm and antioxidative functions promotes faster healing of infected chronic wounds

Study reveals impact of lantibiotic preservatives on gut microbiome

Does closing the toilet lid before flushing prevent viral contamination?

Widespread exposure to toxic metals linked with earlier aging of the ovaries in middle-aged women

Is a gluten-free diet always the healthier choice for women?

Microgravity may make space veggies more prone to bacteria

Industrial vegetable oils show dangerous levels of toxic elements, surpassing traditional oils

Comprehensive analysis of more than 2 million SARS-CoV-2 samples detects co-infections and intra-host recombination

Combining health data with whole genome sequence data in cancer patients can help doctors provide more tailored care

Ancient DNA reveals first prehistoric cases of Turner and Jacob's syndromes

Study links cord blood lipid levels to early ADHD and autism symptoms

Hospital surfaces harbor pathogens despite cleaning, study finds

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Phthalate exposure before conception linked to reduced fertility and hormonal imbalances in women

Research reveals how "forever chemicals" damage DNA at the molecular level

Microplastics as pathogen carriers in water pose environmental and public health risks

Inside the Pentagon’s painfully slow effort to clean up decades of PFAS contamination

How do mass spectrometry and omics impact neurosciences?

Meet Dr. Chao Ma: Pioneering 'Leukemia-on-a-Chip' for CAR T Cell Therapy at SLAS 2024

RNA Therapies in Liver Disease: Insights from Ochre Bio's CEO

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