immunology

The impact of microplastics and chemical hitchhikers on our health

The impact of microplastics and chemical hitchhikers on our health

A rather provocative research article appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine on March 7, 2024. The official title was “Microplastics and Nanoplasty in Atheroma and Cardiovascular Events.” The study, from a university in Italy, collects the build-up of fatty deposits or plaques called atheromas from the inside of carotid arteries, which are removed …

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What scientists learned from trainee firefighters

Newswise — The 11 young firefighters went through rigorous training exercises, carrying up to 40 pounds of gear over hilly terrain during a 45-minute training exercise under the California sun. Gloves, helmets, flashlights, goggles and more weighed them down as they sprinted across the countryside wearing fire-resistant clothing to show they were ready to serve …

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