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NIEHS Superfund Research Program - Research Brief Podcasts
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Superfund Research Program (SRP) produces a monthly Research Brief Podcast that highlights the research of SRP grantees. The SRP is a network of university grants that seek solutions to the complex health and environmental issues associated with the nation's hazardous waste sites. The research conducted by the SRP is a coordinated effort with the Environmental Protection Agency, which is the federal entity charged with cleaning up…
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New Breakthrough in Understanding Gene Regulation
A team of researchers at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (UNC SRP) Center and Yale University developed a new method…
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Using Field Data and Numerical Modeling to Assess Vapor Intrusion Risk
A recent Superfund Research Program (SRP) study reveals that measurements of chemical concentrations in groundwater may not be a good indicator of whether the…
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A New Dilution Tool to Facilitate High-Throughput Assay Techniques
A new tool provides a quick and easy way to dilute samples for biochemical and biological analyses. The microfluidic dilution generator, developed by…
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The Effect of Corrinoid Co-factors on Bioremediation of Chlorinated Compounds
Specific modifications to helper molecules, or co-factors, play an important role in how efficiently some bacteria can degrade toxic chlorinated pollutants. In…
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Low-Dose Organic Arsenic Exposure Negatively Affects the Immune System in the Lung
Arsenic exposure may alter immune response to a common pathogen in the lung, according to a recent study from the Dartmouth College Superfund Research Program…
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Mapping Protein Targets of Environmental Chemicals Using Chemoproteomic Platforms
Using a platform to map the reactivity of environmental chemicals across the proteome may uncover new ways environmental chemicals interact in humans…
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Bioavailability Changes in Sediments and Bioaccumulation in Fish
Changes in uptake of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in fish after remediation of their aquatic environment may be predicted, according to researchers at the…
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Development of a Sustainable Remediation System to Remove TCE from Groundwater
An electrochemical system can effectively remove trichloroethylene (TCE) from groundwater at high flow rates, as demonstrated by researchers at the…
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Intestinal Microbes Protect the Liver and Prevent Liver Fibrosis
Bacteria and other microbes in the intestines prevent liver fibrosis, or scarring, upon chronic liver injury in mice, according to a new study from the…
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Newly Discovered Cells Regenerate Liver Tissue Without Forming Tumors
Researchers, through the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Superfund Research Program (SRP) Center, have discovered a population of liver cells that…
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Cellulose Nanomaterials in Environmental Cleanup Technologies
Nanomaterials made of cellulose, a natural polymer used mainly to produce paper, hold great promise in environmental remediation applications and water…
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PCE in Drinking Water Linked to Cancer and Epilepsy
Early-life exposure to tetrachloroethylene (PCE; perchloroethylene) in drinking water may increase the risk of epilepsy and certain types of cancer into…
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River Algae Affects Mercury Pollution at Superfund Site
A new study has shown that periphyton -- a community of algae, bacteria, and other natural material living on submerged surfaces -- is helping to transform…
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Using Lead Isotopes to Identify Sources of Metal and Metalloid Contaminants
By sampling wind-blown dust and aerosol, researchers from the University of Arizona Superfund Research Program (UA SRP) have measured airborne metal and…
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Switchgrass and Bacteria Work Together to Remove PCBs from Soil
Researchers at the University of Iowa Superfund Research Program (Iowa SRP) Center have found that switchgrass, a plant native to central North America, can…
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Detecting Environmental Chemicals with Novel Immunoassay Technology
A new low-cost portable device uses a smartphone to detect the presence and concentrations of BDE-47 (2,2',4,4'-tetrabromodiphenyl ether), a type of flame…
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Assessing and Reducing Health Risks from Arsenic in Private Well Water
We are at a crossroads when it comes to reducing the risk of adverse health outcomes from arsenic in private well water in the United States, according to Yan…
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SRP Researchers Determine that Triclosan Promotes Liver Tumor Growth in Mice
A collaborative study showed that long-term exposure to triclosan promotes the growth of liver tumors in laboratory mice, raising concerns about its safety for…
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Combined Exposure to Glucocorticoids and Chlorpyrifos Influences Neurobehavioral Development
Prenatal glucocorticoid treatment, used to speed up the development of a preterm infant's lungs, has the potential to worsen the outcome of later exposures to…
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Comparing Black Carbon Types to Sequester PBDEs in Sediments
Researchers from the University of California, Riverside found that the addition of black carbon reduces the bioavailability, or the fraction of chemicals that…
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Arsenic in Drinking Water and Cancer in Uniquely Exposed Northern Chile
For the first time, findings by the University of California, Berkeley Superfund Research Program provide strong evidence in humans that ingested arsenic…
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Lead Discovered at Higher Levels Below the Soil Surface
Measuring lead soil contamination at the surface may miss higher concentrations just below the ground, according to a new study from the Brown University…
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Environmentally Persistent Free Radicals and Their Lifetime in Ambient Fine Particulate Matter
For the first time, an expansive study into the concentration and extended decay behaviors of environmentally persistent free radicals (EPFRs) in ambient fine…
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Commercial Paper and Rubber Products Contain Activators of the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor
Common commercial and consumer products, including newspapers and rubber bands, contain chemicals that are recognized by the body as toxins, according to a…
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Effects of Cadmium and Copper on the Fish Olfactory System
A series of studies from a research group led by University of Washington grantee Evan Gallagher, Ph.D., provides insight into the mechanisms underlying injury…
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Nicotine in Peppers and Other Vegetables May Reduce Parkinson Disease Risk
Eating nicotine-containing vegetables, mainly peppers, may provide a protective effect against Parkinson disease, according to new research from the University…
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Remediation of PCB Contaminated Sediment by Bioaugmentation
A new way to reduce hazardous polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) by bioaugmentation, the addition of microorganisms to degrade contaminants, could be an…
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Novel Method Identifies Potential Key Pathway in Arsenic-Induced Birth Defects
Blocking the glucocorticoid receptor (GR) pathway in a chick embryo model prevents structural birth defects induced by arsenic.
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Commonly Manufactured Nanomaterial Induces Neurovascular Toxicity
Nanoalumina, a widely manufactured nanomaterial, can accumulate in brain cells, inducing nerve and blood vessel damage and protein degradation in the brain.
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Arsenic Uptake in Homegrown Vegetables from Mining-Affected Soils
Arsenic uptake from soil into the edible portion of some plants presents a potential health hazard that may affect home gardeners near contaminated sites.
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Marine Mercury: From Sources to Seafood
Mercury released into the air and then deposited into oceans contaminates seafood commonly eaten by people in the U.S. and globally, according to findings from…
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Majority of Women Exposed to Multiple Pollutants
According to a new analysis of thousands of U.S. women of child bearing age, most exceeded the median blood level for two or more environmental pollutants -…
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New Highly Sensitive On-Chip Nanoparticle Immunoassay
A breakthrough in bioassay technology allows detection of attomolar concentrations of biomolecules on a microchip.
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Study Links Prenatal Mercury Exposure and Fish Intake to ADHD-Related Behavior
A new study suggests an association between low-level mercury exposure and an increased risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-related…
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Study First to Quantify TCE in Breast Milk
Trichloroethylene (TCE), a degreasing agent, is one of the most common groundwater contaminants in the United States. A new study reveals TCE can be detected…
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Widely Used Antibacterial Agents May Lead to Significant Health Concerns
Researchers at UC Davis show that triclosan, a chemical widely used in antibacterial products, impairs heart and skeletal muscle activity in animal models…
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Early-life PCE Exposure Linked to Visual Impairment in Adults
Visual dysfunction in adulthood and early-life exposure to tetrachloroethylene (PCE; perchloroethylene) contamination in drinking water are potentially linked…
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A New Solar-Powered Approach for Groundwater Decontamination
Researchers at the Northeastern University Superfund Research Program (SRP) have developed a new, low-cost strategy for remediating trichloroethylene (TCE)…
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A New Role for MicroRNAs in Neurobehavioral Development
Researchers at the Oregon State University Superfund Research Program (SRP) have identified for the first time several microRNAs that control neurobehavioral…
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PAHs Before and After the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Superfund Research Program (SRP) researchers have provided a unique glimpse into the effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on water in four Gulf Coast…
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A Flurry of Arsenic Findings
Superfund Research Program (SRP) studies published in late 2011 and early 2012 provide new evidence about arsenic. The studies reveal unexpected sources of…
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Particulate Matter Pollution: A Particular Problem for the Young?
Scientists at the University of California, Davis NIEHS Superfund Research Program have shown that newborns and infants may be more susceptible to harm from…
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Arsenic Linked to Developmental Changes in the Heart
Exposure to low levels of arsenic in drinking water is linked to increases in blood pressure and increased risk of heart disease among adults. Now a study from…
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Ramping Up Mixed Metals Removal
A novel system developed by researchers at the Brown University NIEHS Superfund Research Program has been shown to effectively remove low concentrations of…
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CALUX Generation 3 - Enhanced Sensitivity for Low Volume/Low Concentration Samples
Amplification of aspects of the molecular mechanism of dioxin action has allowed the Denison research group to improve the sensitivity of detection of the…
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Research Shows Arsenic Attaches to Sediments, Protects Human Health
This podcast discusses research that addresses a concern that the use of deep-water wells could cause arsenic-laden water from shallower aquifers to…
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Size-resolved Chemical Characterization of Atmospheric Aerosols
To our knowledge, this is the first demonstration of size-resolved atmospheric aerosols associated with arsenic and lead in the vicinity of mining operations…
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What a Difference a Methyl Group Makes
Researchers confirmed that Tet proteins regulate the conversion of cytosine to 5mC and three other methylated bases. Because methylation of cytosine has…
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Celebrating a Significant Milestone in Research Dissemination
This month, the Superfund Research Program (SRP) marks an important milestone - Research Brief 200.
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Foray Into Tackling the Toxicity of Environmental Pesticide Mixtures
Working with key collaborators from Johns Hopkins University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), SRP researcher Dr. Rolf Halden at…
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Chlorinated Contaminant Remediation - Dual Function Responsive Membranes
At the University of Kentucky SRP, a team of engineers and chemists developed a double membrane remediation system to remove chlorinated organic contaminants…
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Poplars are Choosy about PCBs
Given their huge biomass on the earth, plants likely play an important role in the enantioselective biotransformation and/or translocation of chiral PCBs. By…
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Nanoparticles Enhance Imaging of Intracellular Bioreduction of Chromate
Dr. Joseph Irudayaraj at Purdue University is developing a novel nanoparticle sensor to better understand the mechanism by which the bacteria Shewanella…
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Mechanism of Resistance to PCB Toxicity in Fish
Isaac Wirgin (New York University School of Medicine) and Mark Hahn (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution) collaborated in a series of studies to understand…
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Sediment Caps That Degrade Contaminants
Dr. Danny Reible's research group is exploring the concept of combining in situ capping with another contaminant-remediation strategy: electrode-based…
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Accelerating Pump-and-Treat Remediation at Arsenic-Contaminated Sites
Columbia University scientists hypothesized that the time frame for remediating arsenic-contaminated aquifers via pump-and-treat could be substantially…
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Discovery of the Key to Metal Accumulation in Plants
Dr. Julian Schroeder at the University of California - San Diego has discovered the key to metal accumulation in plants.
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Portable Biosensing Systems
Building on her work at the University of Kentucky Superfund Research Program, Dr. Sylvia Daunert has developed a new method for the long-term preservation…
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Determining Susceptibility to Environmentally-induced Neurotoxicity
The Furlong research group has successfully identified biomarkers for two quite different OP toxicants with very different exposure scenarios, and has…
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Use of Spatial and Temporal Analyses to Provide Insights into the Environmental Etiology of Cancer
Since 1995, researchers at the SRP at Boston University (BU) have used Geographic Information System (GIS) data and increasingly sophisticated statistical…