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Environmental Factor

Environmental Factor

Your Online Source for NIEHS News

June 2025

Gary Miller, Ph.D., left, and Roel Vermeulen, Ph.D.,

Human exposome forum marks historic step forward

NIH helps launch first discovery-driven, global initiative focused on environmental exposures and lifestyle factors driving health.

Supercharged mitochondria can shape gene activity

Mitochondria

A new research study found surprising connections between mitochondrial hyperpolarization, gene regulation, and environmental exposures.

Competition challenges fellows to master science communication

Fellows, left to right, Katherine Patterson, Bryan Ochoa, and Emmanuel Dediavoukana listen to presentations from their peers. (Photo courtesy of Steve McCaw / NIEHS)

The annual Three-Minute Challenge builds skills that NIEHS postbaccalaureate fellows will use in future careers.

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illustration of the nuance and science of the systematic review process
Cancer assessments handbook updated

Resource explains rigorous and transparent processes used to assess substances for inclusion in the Report on Carcinogens.

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Meichen Wang, Ph.D.
Clay-based sorbents may trap chemicals before they enter bloodstream

NIEHS grant recipient developed edible clay-based materials to reduce exposure to PFAS, other chemicals during pregnancy and disasters.
(Photo courtesy of Chiara Klein)
Glowing worms: A hands-on lesson in heavy metal toxicity

NIEHS Superfund Research Program-funded scientists use tiny worms and blue light to teach kids about environmental health.
Nicole Kleinstreuer, Ph.D.
NIEHS News in Brief

Kleinstreuer takes on new role at NIH; Hall celebrated at symposium.

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