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Environmental Factor

Environmental Factor

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November 2023

Dori Germolec, Ph.D., left, joined Anika Dzierlenga, Ph.D., right
Toxicologists discuss PFAS, air pollution, and vulnerable communities

NIEHS scientists led the North Carolina Society of Toxicology annual meeting and fostered collaborations to address toxicants, disparities.

The green-engineered barrier cream could add an additional layer of protection against BTX for people affected by floodwaters.
Skin cream may protect against floodwater contaminants

The green-engineered cream may reduce skin absorption of chemicals such as benzene, toluene, and xylene found in floodwaters.

This year’s meeting of SACATM was the first held in person since 2019. (Photo courtesy of Steve McCaw / NIEHS)
Future challenges in reducing animal testing assessed by panel

Experts said communication is key to acceptance of nonanimal chemical safety testing to predict how PFAS, contaminants affect human health.

Demetrio Sierra-Mercado, Ph.D.
Glyphosate increases anxiety-like behaviors in rat model, expert says

Demetrio Sierra-Mercado, Ph.D., shared research indicating glyphosate may affect gut bacteria, and the gut-brain connection in rats.

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