The Program Analysis Branch prepares Selected Extramural Publications from high impact papers published by Division of Extramural Research and Training (DERT) grantees.
Papers are found through literature searches and conversations with DERT Program Administrators and are selected based on their important findings and potential for public health impact. Check back often to read about the latest important research supported by DERT.
2024 - Selected Extramural Publications
April
- Air Pollution May Trigger DNA Modifications Tied to Alzheimer’s Disease
- Heavy Metal Exposure Linked to Earlier Menopause
- Phthalate Exposures Associated With High Numbers of Preterm Birth
- Moderate Radon Exposure Associated With Increased Risk of Stroke in Women
March
- Bottlenose Dolphins Ingest Variety of Tiny Plastic Particles
- Exposure to Nitrogen Dioxide in Air Associated With Parkinson’s Disease Risk
- Natural Materials Can Remove Uranium and Arsenic From Water
- New Model Could Help Predict Algal Toxin Buildup in Marine Food Webs
February
- Flame Retardants Decrease Immune Response in Children With Autism
- Culinary-Inspired Technique Removes Arsenic From Water
- Rapid-Imaging Method Leverages Machine Learning to Study Immune Cells
- Identifying Causes, Potential Interventions for Radiation-Induced Neurotoxicity
January
2023 - Selected Extramural Publications
December
- New Method Generates Airborne Free Radicals for Laboratory Study
- Microbial Process for PFAS Breakdown Uncovered
- Higher Summer Humidity May Increase Hospitalizations for Cardiovascular Disease
- Multiple Screening Assays Provide Complementary Data on Potential Chemical Hazards
November
- Racially Segregated Children in North Carolina More Exposed to Lead
- Emissions From Indoor Flooring Reflect Airborne PCB Levels
- Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals Linked to Greater Odds of Past Cancer Diagnoses in Women
- Hair Product Availability May Contribute to Chemical Exposure Disparities
October
- Metal Mixtures Linked With Biological Aging
- Antimicrobial Chemical May Impact the Function of Immune Cells
- Mobile Air Pollution Monitoring Following an Environmental Disaster
- Dogs and Horses May Be Important Indicators of PFAS Exposure
September
- Chemicals Formed in Well-done Cooked Meats May Be Risk Factors for Parkinson’s
- Algal Toxin May Harm Women’s Reproductive Health
- Everyday Air Pollution Can Harm Brain Development in Adolescents
- Stricter Drinking Water Standards for Arsenic Benefit Highly Exposed Populations
August
- Gut Microbiome Helps Modulate Social Behavior and Brain Health in Sex-specific Ways
- Mechanism Linking PFAS Exposure During Pregnancy and Early Birth Revealed
- Prenatal Benzene Exposure May Have Lifelong Metabolic Consequences
- Key Gene Expression Changes in the Placenta May Predict Autism Diagnosis
July
- PFAS Exposure May Interfere With Dieting Success
- Outdoor Heat Associated With Mental Health Emergencies in Young People
- Disinfectant Reduces Toxic Byproduct Levels in Algae-affected Water
- Benefits of Lower Air Pollution Vary by Racial Identity and Income
June
- Environmental Degradation May Increase Microplastics' Toxicity
- New Technology Can Remove PFAS From Water
- Green Space May Reduce Postpartum Depression Risk
- DNA-Based Sensor Rapidly Detects Pesticide Contamination
May
- Air Pollution May Speed up Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women
- Uncovering How Algal Toxin May Initiate Nervous System Dysfunction
- Nanoplastics Cross Through Placenta From Mother to Fetus in Vivo
- DNA Methylation May Explain Impact of Indoor Air Pollution on Neurodevelopment
April
- Latina mothers in Los Angeles express concern and frustration over environmental health burdens
- DNA mapping reveals genetic variants involved in arsenic metabolism in diverse populations
- Paternal exposure to phthalates could have intergenerational effects on metabolic health
- Air pollution exposure linked to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease risk in older adults
March
- New Approach Can Predict Autism Diagnosis Earlier in Life
- Body Weight and Arsenic Exposure Interact to Worsen Type 2 Diabetes Indicators in Mice
- Diet May Protect Against Metabolic Effects of PFOS
- High-throughput Approach Screens Chemicals That May Harm the Placenta
February
- Wastewater Surveillance Tracks Trends in COVID-19
- Geospatial Analysis Shows Disproportionate Exposure to Arsenic and Uranium Across the U.S.
- Grouping Wildfire Exposures for Improved Health Risk Assessments
- Validating Cell-based Approaches for Analyzing Risk of Exposure to Industrial Chemicals TCE and PCE
January
- Novel Method Can Reduce Use of Animals in Eye Safety Tests
- Racially Segregated Communities Disproportionately Exposed to Toxic Metals in Air Pollution
- Bacteria That Degrade PCBs in Sediment Can Reduce Chemical Emissions to Surrounding Air
- Systems Approach Points to Mechanisms by Which Herbicide Increases Inflammatory Bowel Disease Risk
2022 - Selected Extramural Publications
December
- For Oysters, Microplastic Uptake and Purging Depend on Contaminant Size and Shape
- Gut Microbiome Associated With Arsenic Metabolism in Infants
- Early-life Exposure to Flame Retardants Could Affect Bone Health
- Alligators Exposed to Elevated Levels of PFAS Show Signs of Immune Disruption
November
- Exploring Relationships Between Food Security, Nutrition, and the Gut Microbiome
- Classifying Genetic Variants to Better Understand Cancer Risk, Treatment
- Children Born Near Fracking Sites Have Higher Leukemia Risk
- Unraveling How DDT Exposure Contributes to Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
October
- Racial Segregation Worsens the Effect of Lead on Brain Development
- Triclosan Can Be Passed Through Milk, Increase Risk of Liver Disease
- Link Between Exposure to Wildfire Smoke and Cardiovascular Harm Revealed
- Exposure to PFOS Linked to Liver Cancer
September
- Exposure to Harmful Algal Bloom Toxin Alters Gut Microbiome, Antibiotic Resistance
- Prioritizing Understudied Compounds in Chemical Mixtures Could Offer Insight Into Breast Cancer Risk
- Future Flooding May Exacerbate Disparities in Exposure to Hazardous Pollution
- COVID-19 Virus Hijacks Lipid Metabolism in the Body to Cause Disease
August
- Modified Sea Urchins Open the Door to Exploring Developmental Toxicity
- Silicone Wristbands Highlight Chemical Exposures Following Hurricane Harvey
- New Mechanistic Model Predicts Liver Toxicity
- Arctic Indigenous Peoples Exposed to PFAS and PBDEs in Food
July
- Nanoparticles Inhaled During Pregnancy Can Cross the Rodent Placenta, Exposing Fetus
- Cytokine Aids Mouse Lung Repair Following Exposure to Agricultural Dust
- Filters Alter Bacterial Community in Water, Affecting Fish Gut Microbiome and Behavior
- Prenatal Bisphenol Exposure May Alter Cardiovascular Development, Increase Disease Risk
June
- New Approach Paves the Way for Large-scale Genome Integrity Studies
- Leveraging Deep Learning to Predict Abdominal Age, Prevent Disease
- Novel Genetic Sensor Traces Environmental Genotoxic Stress Associated With Parkinson's Disease
- Prenatal Exposure to Chemical Mixtures Worsens Working Memory in Adolescents
May
- Tropical Cyclones Linked to Rise in U.S. Deaths
- Solar Lighting Intervention Reduces Indoor Air Pollution in Uganda
- Midlife Metal Exposure Linked to Metabolic Syndrome in Women
- Link Between Placenta and Fetal Brain May Predict Neurodevelopment Disorders
April
- Children in Smoke-free Homes Still Exposed to Tobacco Residue
- Pine Needles Work As Passive Samplers for PFAS
- Exposure to PCB Mixture Mimicking School Air Linked to Range of Health Effects
- Data Mining Study Sheds Light on Factors Contributing to Preterm Birth Disparities
March
- Changes in Gut, Liver May Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease Susceptibility
- Air Pollution Exposure Affects Populations Disproportionately
- High Levels of PFAS Detected in Anti-fogging Sprays, Cloths
- Leveraging Unused Samples to Predict Metal Exposures
February
- Air Pollution Affects Children’s Brain Structure
- Phthalate Exposure Linked to High Cholesterol, Cardiovascular Disease
- Database Reveals Toxic Metals in Private Well Water in NC
- Researchers Document Benefits of NYC Ban on Heating Oil
January
2022 - Selected Extramural Publications
December
- For Oysters, Microplastic Uptake and Purging Depend on Contaminant Size and Shape
- Gut Microbiome Associated With Arsenic Metabolism in Infants
- Early-life Exposure to Flame Retardants Could Affect Bone Health
- Alligators Exposed to Elevated Levels of PFAS Show Signs of Immune Disruption
November
- Exploring Relationships Between Food Security, Nutrition, and the Gut Microbiome
- Classifying Genetic Variants to Better Understand Cancer Risk, Treatment
- Children Born Near Fracking Sites Have Higher Leukemia Risk
- Unraveling How DDT Exposure Contributes to Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
October
- Racial Segregation Worsens the Effect of Lead on Brain Development
- Triclosan Can Be Passed Through Milk, Increase Risk of Liver Disease
- Link Between Exposure to Wildfire Smoke and Cardiovascular Harm Revealed
- Exposure to PFOS Linked to Liver Cancer
September
- Exposure to Harmful Algal Bloom Toxin Alters Gut Microbiome, Antibiotic Resistance
- Prioritizing Understudied Compounds in Chemical Mixtures Could Offer Insight Into Breast Cancer Risk
- Future Flooding May Exacerbate Disparities in Exposure to Hazardous Pollution
- COVID-19 Virus Hijacks Lipid Metabolism in the Body to Cause Disease
August
- Modified Sea Urchins Open the Door to Exploring Developmental Toxicity
- Silicone Wristbands Highlight Chemical Exposures Following Hurricane Harvey
- New Mechanistic Model Predicts Liver Toxicity
- Arctic Indigenous Peoples Exposed to PFAS and PBDEs in Food
July
- Nanoparticles Inhaled During Pregnancy Can Cross the Rodent Placenta, Exposing Fetus
- Cytokine Aids Mouse Lung Repair Following Exposure to Agricultural Dust
- Filters Alter Bacterial Community in Water, Affecting Fish Gut Microbiome and Behavior
- Prenatal Bisphenol Exposure May Alter Cardiovascular Development, Increase Disease Risk
June
- New Approach Paves the Way for Large-scale Genome Integrity Studies
- Leveraging Deep Learning to Predict Abdominal Age, Prevent Disease
- Novel Genetic Sensor Traces Environmental Genotoxic Stress Associated With Parkinson's Disease
- Prenatal Exposure to Chemical Mixtures Worsens Working Memory in Adolescents
May
- Tropical Cyclones Linked to Rise in U.S. Deaths
- Solar Lighting Intervention Reduces Indoor Air Pollution in Uganda
- Midlife Metal Exposure Linked to Metabolic Syndrome in Women
- Link Between Placenta and Fetal Brain May Predict Neurodevelopment Disorders
April
- Children in Smoke-free Homes Still Exposed to Tobacco Residue
- Pine Needles Work As Passive Samplers for PFAS
- Exposure to PCB Mixture Mimicking School Air Linked to Range of Health Effects
- Data Mining Study Sheds Light on Factors Contributing to Preterm Birth Disparities
March
- Changes in Gut, Liver May Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease Susceptibility
- Air Pollution Exposure Affects Populations Disproportionately
- High Levels of PFAS Detected in Anti-fogging Sprays, Cloths
- Leveraging Unused Samples to Predict Metal Exposures
February
- Air Pollution Affects Children’s Brain Structure
- Phthalate Exposure Linked to High Cholesterol, Cardiovascular Disease
- Database Reveals Toxic Metals in Private Well Water in NC
- Researchers Document Benefits of NYC Ban on Heating Oil
January
2021 - Selected Extramural Publications
December
- New Approach Enables Better Characterization of the Human Exposome
- Greenness May Reduce Effects of Air Pollution on Mortality in Cancer Patients
- Untargeted Analysis Sheds Light on Thousands of Chemicals in E-cigarettes
- Metabolomics Shed Light on the Microbiota-brain Link
November
- Air Cleaners May Improve COPD
- Tool Quantifies Differences in DNA Repair Among Individuals
- Pancreatic Cancer Signatures Point to Early Detection, New Treatments
- Cord Blood Profile May Predict Preterm Birth
October
- Promising Therapy for Manganese-induced Neurological Disorder
- Plant Leaves Work As Reliable Air Monitor in Citizen-science Study
- Combination of a Plant-based Diet and Specific Gut Microbes May Protect Against Multiple Sclerosis
- Wildfire Smoke Linked to Increase in COVID-19 Cases and Deaths
September
- Metals From E-cigarette Aerosols Accumulate in the Brain
- Chemicals in Consumer Products Increase Hormones, Breast Cancer Risk
- Phthalate Exposure Linked to Changes in Sperm That Can Be Passed to Next Generation
- Topical Therapy Holds Promise for Blocking UV-induced Skin Cancer
August
- Promising Therapy for Fatal Sickle Cell Disease Complication
- Higher Temperatures Linked to Lower Ovarian Reserve
- Gene Atlas Provides Insight Into Breast Cancer Origin
- Placental Genes Transfer Effects of Maternal Air Pollution Exposure to the Developing Fetus
July
- Promising New Target for Oral Cancer Treatment
- New Insights Into How COVID-19 May Damage the Heart
- Widely Used Herbicide Linked to Preterm Birth
- Mechanistic Insight Points to Treatment for Arsenic-induced Skin Cancer
June
- New Approach Sheds Light on PFAS in Coastal Watersheds
- New Marker of COVID-19 Severity Points to Potential Therapies
- Researchers Pinpoint Molecular Trigger for Lung Fibrosis
- DNA Repair Enzyme Controls Switch from Cancer to Tissue Damage
May
- Epigenetics, Microbiome May Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease
- Prenatal Phthalate Exposure May Affect Children’s Executive Function
- Hospitalization Following Extreme Weather, Opportunities for Resilience
- Tungsten Linked with Chronic Kidney Disease
April
- PM2.5 Levels in Subways Sometimes Exceed Health Guidelines
- Early Life Exposure to PFOS Alters Zebrafish Development
- New Study Sheds Light on TCE Bioremediation
- Chemicals Released in New Cars Increase Cancer Risk
March
- Biomarkers During Pregnancy Point to Early Autism Diagnosis
- New Graphene Nanochannel Filters Hold Promise for Contaminant Clean-up
- New Method Predicts Prenatal Air Pollution Exposure
- PFAS Exposure Increases Cardiometabolic Risk in Children
February
- Genetic Mutation Increases Mesothelioma Risk
- Inhaled Paraquat Enters Brain of Mice, Induces Sex-specific Effects
- Edible Sorbents Protect Against PFAS Toxicity
- E-cigarette Use Reduces Viral Immune Response
January
2020 - Selected Extramural Publications
December
- Promising New Diagnostic Tool for Parkinson's Disease
- Predicting Cancer-causing Potential of PAH Chemicals
- Prenatal Lead Exposure Alters Gut Microbiome
- PFAS Profiles in Seabirds Point to a Shift in Chemical Production
November
- E-cigarette Aerosols Damage Cells Important for Lung Health
- Vitamin E Needed to Develop Healthy Nervous System
- PFAS Exposure While Pregnant Linked to Later Cardiometabolic Risk
- New Framework Helps Researchers Return Results to Participants
October
- PFAS Linked With Liver Injury in Children
- Eating Fish Could Protect Older Women’s Brains From Air Pollution
- Air Pollution Linked to Cardiometabolic Disease, but Effects Are Reversible
- Genetics and Muscle Structure Play Key Role in Heart Health
September
- Higher BPA Levels Linked to Worse Asthma in Children
- Dragonflies Provide Insight into Mercury Pollution, Citizen Science Study Finds
- Stool Microbiome Unlocks Advances in Diagnosing Liver Disease
- Radioactive Air Particles Increase Inflammation in Elderly Men
August
- Correctional Facilities' Drinking Water May Put Inmate Health at Risk
- Diesel Exhaust Linked to Risk of Parkinson's Disease
- HLTF Plays an Important Role in DNA Replication and Genomic Stability
- High PFAS Tied to Earlier Menopause
July
- New Database Facilitates Nanomaterial Research
- Microglial Exosomes Linked to Parkinson's Disease
- How Traffic-Related Air Pollution May Affect Brain Development
- Flame Retardants May Affect Future Generations via Changes in Sperm
June
- Asthma Declines With Lower Power Plant Emissions
- Glyphosate Exposure Linked to Autism Behaviors in Mice
- BPA Exposure Triggers Epigenetic Changes That Alter Metabolism
- TOP1 Is Critical for Protecting Neurons From Neurodegeneration
May
- NRF2 Activation Leads to Enlarged Liver
- XPA Protein Bends DNA and Locates DNA Damage
- Racial Disparities in Chemical Exposures for U.S. Women
- High Levels of PFAS in Cape Fear River Striped Bass
April
- New Layer of Control in Gene Expression
- BPA Substitute Disrupts Mouse Placenta, May Affect Developing Brain
- Unanticipated Response to Estrogen at the Single Cell Level
- Ambient Air Pollution Associated with Breast Cancer Risk
March
- PFOS Changes the Gut Microbiome in Mice
- Newly Identified Mechanism in Breast Cancer
- Privacy Risks of Sharing Environmental Data
- BPA Activates Multigenerational Immune Response in Mice
February
- Ozone Exposure, Worse Respiratory Outcomes in Smokers
- New Quick Screen for Different Types of DNA Damage
- Astrocytes' Role in Inflammation and Neurodegeneration
- Mouse Gene Mutation Drives Inflammation and Tumors