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1. Introduction Asthma is a complex airway disorder that affects approximately 262 million people worldwide, with a prevalence of 27 million within Western Europe [1]. Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is another respiratory...

The DNA double helix is an iconic structure. But this structure can get bent out of shape as its strands are replicated or transcribed. As a result, DNA may become twisted too tightly in...

1. Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by a wide range of symptoms: widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, including also cognitive dysfunction, anxiety, depression, and emotional difficulties, which are accompanied by an inability...

The time is ripe for reducing health impacts of drinking water contaminated by nitrogen runoff from farms and feedlots. But there is no single solution that can do the trick, according to experts at...

1. Introduction The power cable in a substation transmits electrical energy throughout the entire system. Ensuring its proper insulation is crucial for maintaining stable operation of the substation [1]. On the one hand, as...

Robert Bullard, Ph.D., known as the father of environmental justice, recently shared his thoughts on how NIEHS can tackle health disparities and improve the well-being of people in low-income and minority communities. Those individuals...

1. Introduction The intestine mainly comprises the mucosal layer and the lamina propria including epithelial cells, immune cells, and tight junctions. It is not only an important part of absorbing and digesting nutrients but...

Germolec, who joined NIEHS in 1985, specializes in the effects of chemicals on the immune system. (Photo courtesy of Steve McCaw / NIEHS) Science communication strategies, microplastics pollution, cannabis use, and environmental health disparities...

1. Introduction Mammary neoplasms are the most common group of tumors encountered in veterinary practice, exhibiting a biological behavior that ranges from benign to highly malignant. Metastases are reported in 25 to 50% of...

Mueller also leads the NIEHS NMR Research Core Facility, where he helps other institute scientists use the technology in their work. (Photo courtesy of Steve McCaw / NIEHS) The mosquito protein AEG12 strongly inhibits...