Nanoparticle-delivered RNA reduces neuroinflammation in lab tests
MIT researchers find that in mice and human cell cultures, lipid nanoparticles can deliver a potential therapy for inflammation in the brain, a prominent symptom in Alzheimer’s.
David Orenstein | Picower Institute •
mit
Dec. 15, 2023 • ~7 min
Dec. 15, 2023 • ~7 min
Warfare ruins the environment – and not just on the front lines
War is often described as long periods of waiting punctuated by short periods of terror – for the environment, the reverse is true.
Jonathan Bridge, Reader / Associate Professor in Environmental Geoscience, Sheffield Hallam University •
conversation
Dec. 5, 2023 • ~9 min
Dec. 5, 2023 • ~9 min
Chlorine is a highly useful chemical that's also extremely dangerous − here's what to know about staying safe around it
Chlorine is a widely used industrial chemical that’s frequently a factor in toxic accidents and workplace injuries. A pharmaceutical expert explains why it’s so hazardous.
Aliasger K. Salem, Associate Vice President for Research and Bighley Chair and Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Iowa •
conversation
Nov. 27, 2023 • ~8 min
Nov. 27, 2023 • ~8 min
Flame retardant chemicals can cause serious health risks – and they only slow fire by a few seconds
Flame retardants were developed to prevent house fires and help save lives. But they come with some serious health risks.
Martin Sharkey, Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher, University of Galway
• conversation
Nov. 15, 2023 • ~7 min
Nov. 15, 2023 • ~7 min
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