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Chemistry
Scientists identify 11 genes affected by PFAS, shedding light on neurotoxicity
Research led by the labs of University at Buffalo chemistry professors G. Ekin Atilla-Gokcumen and Diana Aga reveals molecular insights into the neurotoxic effects of perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, better known as eternal chemicals. Some clues have been revealed. Credit: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki / University at Buffalo Perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) persist in water, soil, and even…
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Shedding light on snow’s important role in Earth’s climate system
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain EU researchers are venturing into extreme arctic conditions to uncover the important role of snow in the Earth’s climate system. The average temperature is -30 degrees Celsius, and there is darkness for up to 24 hours a day. These were the working conditions of a team of scientists who spent nine months studying Arctic snow. Snow…
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