As temperatures break records, many are unaware of symptoms of heat-related illnesses Following record breaking heat, a survey reveals that most Americans do not know where their local cooling centers are in cases of extreme heat. Read more …As temperatures break records, many are unaware of symptoms of heat-related illnesses
Canadian wildfires are affecting US air quality and raising health concerns Climate-driven wildfire events are rapidly transferring harmful particulate matter containing toxic chemicals over long distances, compromising air quality in the New Jersey and New York City areas, according to recent research. Read more …Canadian wildfires are affecting US air quality and raising health concerns
Study reveals ways in which 40Hz sensory stimulation may preserve brain's 'white matter' Scientists report that gamma frequency light and sound stimulation preserves myelination in mouse models and reveal molecular mechanisms that may underlie the benefit. Read more …Study reveals ways in which 40Hz sensory stimulation may preserve brain's 'white matter'
Bacteria encode hidden genes outside their genome--do we? A 'loopy' discovery in bacteria is raising fundamental questions about the makeup of our own genome -- and revealing a potential wellspring of material for new genetic therapies. Read more …Bacteria encode hidden genes outside their genome--do we?