Researchers at the University of Cincinnati present success stories in bioremediation and risk assessment, including bacteria strains capable of breaking down toxic compounds like N-heterocyclics and PAHs. A team develops ultra-trace methods to detect metal pollutants, improving accurate risk assessment.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine found a connection between viral infections and immune system B cells producing immunoglobin E, a protein that causes allergic reactions. The study suggests that vaccinating children against mild childhood viral diseases could reduce the incidence of asthma and allergies.
Researchers find parallels between Mount St. Helens' recovery and the Indonesian volcano Krakatau's transformation from a devastated island to a thriving tropical rainforest. Plants establish a stable surface, holding back water and nutrients, allowing for gradual growth and revegetation. This process is key to understanding the renewa...
The new report updates asthma clinical practice guidelines with a focus on early use of anti-inflammatory medication, personalized treatment approaches, and reduced exposure to environmental allergens. The guidelines also include practical tools for physicians and expanded information about identifying specific allergens for each patient.
Researchers found that black children have more frequent and severe asthma than white children, with higher IgE serum levels and increased risk due to factors like dust mites and season of birth. The study also suggests that parents can take preventive measures by reducing dust in the home.
Researchers have developed a new theory that can pinpoint more black hole candidates in distant space by analyzing data from the NASA Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer satellite. The team used this approach to identify a black hole candidate at GRS 1915+105, suggesting that others may exist before the year is out.