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Environmental Factor

Environmental Factor

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April 2021

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Nitrogen runoff leads to preventable health outcomes, experts say

The Environmental Health Matters Initiative took a detailed look at farm and watershed-level solutions, as well as policies and markets.
Sue Jinks-Robertson, Ph.D.
Cutting DNA is risky business

Geneticist Sue Jinks-Robertson explained how special proteins called topoisomerases can trigger genome instability.
Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Re-usable
Data science paves the way with new tools, insights for SRP

A Superfund Research Program data showcase featured approaches to make data more findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable.

Carmen Williams, M.D., Ph.D.
Mammalian reproduction meeting showcases NIEHS researcher, trainees

The Triangle Consortium for Reproductive Biology highlighted health disparities, placental abnormalities, awards, and more.

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NIOSH 50th anniversary honored by National Toxicology Program

Common goals and collaborative research signify the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's participation in the NTP.

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