In a controlled study of smokers, nonsmokers, and e-cigarette users, University of North Carolina School of Medicine researchers found that e-cigarette users exhibited significantly altered immune responses to a model of influenza virus infection, suggesting increased susceptibility to disease.
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Study of Non-COVID-19 Deaths Shows 2020 Increase in Several Demographics
March through May saw a significant increase in deaths over previous years – and not just from COVID-19, says a new study from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Abundance of Prey Species is Key to Bird Diversity in Cities
Urbanisation represents a drastic change to natural habitats and poses multiple challenges to many wildlife species, thereby affecting the occurrence and the abundance of many bird species.
COVID-19 Highlights Risks of Wildlife Trade
Many diseases, such as COVID-19, have made the jump from animals to people with serious consequences for the human host.
Reducing Aerosol Pollution Without Cutting Carbon Dioxide Could Make the Planet Hotter
Humans must reduce carbon dioxide and aerosol pollution simultaneously to avoid weakening the ocean’s ability to keep the planet cool, new research shows.
Driver Behavior Influences Traffic Patterns as Much as Roadway Design, Study Reports
Urban planners may soon have a new way to measure traffic congestion.


