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Intramural papers of the month
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/thumb785953.jpg?itok=PxIVRGjN" /><br /> (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
Young-onset breast cancer linked to novel genetic variants
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/4/papers/breast-cancer/thumb786005.jpg?itok=eJyoN_Wx" /><br /><p>NIEHS researchers led by Claire Weinberg, Ph.D., identified three genetic variants never before linked to young-onset breast cancer.</p>
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Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
Deepwater Horizon Research Consortia wrap up projects
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/4/community-impact/deepwater/thumb785981.jpg?itok=FnDpyqP1" /><br /><p>At their final meeting, university and community grantees shared findings on mental health, community resilience, and the safety of seafood.</p>
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NIEHS mourns the loss of Barry Dellinger
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/4/science-highlights/dellinger/thumb784879.jpg?itok=Mbr28HjR" /><br /><p>Friends and colleagues at NIEHS and the Louisiana State University SRP center mourn the loss of Harold “Barry” Dellinger, Ph.D.</p>
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New genomic tools could help transplant patients
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/4/science-highlights/transplant/thumb785508.jpg?itok=QEfq1j0J" /><br /><p>Transplantation cardiologist Hannah Valantine, M.D., suggests that new genomic tools may improve monitoring of transplant patients.</p>
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Progress and challenges in disaster research response
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/4/science-highlights/disaster/thumb785759.jpg?itok=VRMGLjwo" /><br /><p>The third annual federal interagency briefing explored progress on facilitating research after disasters, and the challenges that remain.</p>
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Light and disruption of sleep cycles explored at NTP workshop
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/4/science-highlights/light/thumb785932.jpg?itok=z1PIRNvY" /><br /><p>The National Toxicology Program assembled an international panel of experts to discuss how disruptions to circadian rhythms affect health.</p>
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Nomura describes new approach to identifying chemical toxicity
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/4/science-highlights/nomura/thumb784815.jpg?itok=lR7eUs_F" /><br /><p>Daniel Nomura, Ph.D., described emerging technologies that can identify both intended and unintended effects of chemicals in the body.</p>
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Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
Local tox meeting highlights futuristic science
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/4/science-highlights/ncsot/thumb784310.jpg?itok=XFr4fG36" /><br /><p>The North Carolina Society of Toxicology continued its honored tradition March 2, showcasing developments at the leading edge of toxicology.</p>
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Cutting edge talks, awards, and more at annual toxicology meeting
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/4/science-highlights/toxicology/thumb785628.jpg?itok=3RZoWQ9v" /><br /><p>NIEHS staff at the annual Society of Toxicology meeting led classes, demonstrated technology, exhibited posters, and discussed grants.</p>
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Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
Endometriosis highlighted in Capitol Hill briefings
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/4/science-highlights/endometriosis/thumb784560.jpg?itok=WNAn46VE" /><br /><p>Endometriosis took center stage on Capitol Hill, during March 3 briefings by “Top Chef” host Padma Lakshmi and Linda Birnbaum, Ph.D.</p>
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Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
Climate Challenge winners collaborate across disciplines
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/4/feature/feature1-climate/thumb785667.jpg?itok=VEkSwhHs" /><br /><p>Winners of the NIEHS climate challenge designed tools to help decision-makers protect public health in the face of climate change.</p>
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Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
Remembering an NIEHS pioneer, former associate director Douglas Lee
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/4/feature/feature3-lee/thumb784232.jpg?itok=MjAYPS2f" /><br /><p>Douglas H.K. Lee, M.D., was one of the first members of leadership and a founding editor of Environmental Health Perspectives.</p>
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NIEHS scientists help form international consortium
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/4/feature/feature2-consortium/thumb785814.jpg?itok=0M6GVIg4" /><br /><p>NIEHS scientists helped form the international Pregnancy And Childhood Epigenetics consortium, to study effects of early life exposures.</p>
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Earth Week events abound at NIEHS
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/5/beyond-the-bench/earthweek/thumb789296.jpg?itok=aYuK1XzR" /><br /><p>NIEHS celebrated Earth Day for a whole week, with a theme, “Then, Now, and Next,” inspired by NIEHS anniversary observances.</p>
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