Study sheds light on lead’s neurotoxic effects
New findings suggest lead may trigger oxidative stress in neural stem cells, which could cause damage at a key point in development.
Vitamin D levels may drop when women stop using birth control
Women’s vitamin D levels may fall when they stop using contraceptives that contain estrogen, according to a new study by NIEHS scientists.
Microbe-rich environments may trigger immune system, prevent asthma
An NIEHS-supported study in New England Journal of Medicine reports that life on farms with livestock may help Amish children avoid asthma.
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Epigenetics may improve prediction of prostate cancer threat
Two research groups used different methods to discover epigenetic biomarkers that may prove helpful in improving prostate cancer prediction.
Intramural papers of the month
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- NTP scientists detail importance of aquatic models in toxicological research
- DNA methylation biomarkers detect aggressive prostate cancer
- A novel toolkit to uncover brain function
- Heavy air pollution exposure increases risk of Parkinson’s disease for some
- Scientists discover a role for transcription factor GLIS3 in spermatogenesis
