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River Plants Counter Both Flooding and Drought to Protect Biodiversity
'Water plants are a nuisance in streams, blocking the flow. You should remove them'.
Some Decontamination Processes Damage N95 Face Masks
Certain methods of decontaminating medical face masks for repeated use during the COVID-19 pandemic appear to damage the masks’ integrity and protective function, according to research by a University of Massachusetts Amherst environmental health scientist.
Air Pollution From Wildfires Linked to Higher Death Rates in Patients With Kidney Failure
New research suggests that individuals with kidney failure may face a higher risk of dying prematurely if they're exposed to air pollution from wildfires.
Toxoplasma at the Wheel: Study Reveals How a Dangerous Parasite Controls Its Host Cell to Spread Around the Body
Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered new information about how a dangerous parasite takes control of a patient’s cells as it spreads throughout their body, an important finding that could help in the development of new drugs to treat this infection.
Predicting the Biodiversity of Rivers
Biodiversity is severely threatened both in Switzerland and worldwide, and numerous organisms are facing massive declines – particularly in freshwater ecosystems.
