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Health

First-of-its-kind study: Forever chemicals linked to poor sleep

Pranjal Malewar

Insight into the biology of PFAS’ influence on sleep.

Biology

The impact of plastic chemicals on DNA and reproduction

PLOS

Phthalate impacts egg formation, leading to wrong chromosome numbers in C. elegans.

Bob Kelly (l) and Jack Wang look over trees in a greenhouse on Centennial Campus.
Science

New study could help turn trees into affordable, greener industrial chemicals

Ashwini Sakharkar

Finding ways to use trees as sustainable, environmentally benign alternatives.

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Health

A Promising new weapon against drug-resistant malaria

Dr. Prajakta Banik

A new chemical compound called MED6-189 that effectively fights parasites resistant to common malaria drugs.

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Health

How low sodium affects brain microglial cells

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Chronic hyponatremia is a condition in which blood sodium levels are low, leading to neurological and mental problems.

Health

Billions of combined molecules yield new pharmaceutical substances

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Pharmaceutical researchers usually find new active substances by searching through many chemical compounds.

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Health

Mosquitoes use body heat to sense humans

Dr. Prajakta Banik

A mosquito bite is usually a minor nuisance, it can be serious in many places, Aedes aegypti mosquito spreads diseases like dengue.

Green Beans in Urban Setting
Environment

Protecting beans from pests

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Climate-resilient and nutritious long beans are vulnerable to aphids and nematodes. Scientists from the University of California-Riverside have created four new pest-resistant varieties to...

CABBI Postdoctoral Researcher Maolin Li (seated) and Co-PI Huimin Zhao work in their lab at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology.
Science

Eco-friendly method to make better, greener high-value chemicals

Ashwini Sakharkar

A significant breakthrough that could lead to better agricultural chemicals and everyday products.

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Science

New method offers promising solution to clean up forever chemicals

Ashwini Sakharkar

It offers a promising solution for treating perfluoroalkyl substances.

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Health

Study finds human skin absorbs forever chemicals

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Dermal absorption of PFAS using 3D human skin models.

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Health

PFAS contamination in teas, processed meats, and packaging

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Dietary intake and longitudinal measures of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

one-pot synthesis
Chemistry

The unexpected role of dry-cleaning fluid in synthetic chemistry advancements

Pranjal Malewar

The path to upcycling perc and thus contribute to a more sustainable society.

Menstruation calendar
Health

Menstrual products contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Systematic review on chemicals in menstrual products.

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Health

“Forever Chemicals” in Yale study boost cancer cell migration

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Research shows that PFOS and PFOA encourage colorectal cancer spheroid movement.

Smiling woman straightening hair in front of mirror.
Health

The dangers of mixing heat and haircare products

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Siloxane exposure in buildings from hair care products.

Futuristic Healing Doctor39s Work in HighTech Hospital Generative Ai
Health

Scientists use AI to develop advanced gastric acid treatment

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Creating new drugs with deep learning and gastric proton pump structures.

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Health

Chemicals in plastics: A risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

Dr. Prajakta Banik

NIEHS grant fuels research into chemical exposure's role in atherosclerosis development.

Ancient Egyptian paintings
Science

Chemical imaging technology reveals hidden details in Egyptian paintings

PLOS

On-site analysis of paint layering identifies history of alterations in ancient paintings.

3D model to find that house cats’ noses
Science

Domestic cats’ noses function similarly to parallel coiled gas chromatographs

PLOS

Parallels between cat noses and gas chromatography provide new insights into mammalian evolution.

Six White Boats Under Horizons
Environment

Concerns raised over the impact of chemicals on marine life

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Researchers warn of deleterious chemicals in harbors.

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Science

Synergistic Iron Carbide Catalysts Enable Direct Syngas-to-Higher Alcohol Conversion

Vidya Nagalwade

Synergistic Ca-Fe catalyst exhibited high alcohol selectivity and space-time yield.

carbon dioxide from seawater
Environment

How to pull carbon dioxide out of seawater

Vidya Nagalwade

A new method for removing greenhouse gas from the ocean could be far more efficient.

The handheld technology allows farmers to identify plant diseases in the field. Photo credit: NC State University
Plants

Smartphone-based portable device diagnoses plant diseases in the field

Amit Malewar

Every plant releases volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as they 'breathe' through the pores in their leaves. But when a plant is diseased, the type...

Indian scientists develop database of everyday chemicals harmful to human health
Chemistry

Database of everyday chemicals harmful to human health

Dinesh C Sharma

In our daily lives, we get exposed to dozens of chemicals either through products we use or consume as well as through exposure to...

Rinsing heavy metals from contaminated soils using chemical process/ Image: Stanford University
Science

Rinsing heavy metals from contaminated soils using chemical process

Ashwini Sakharkar

Soil contamination by heavy metals is one of the major environmental problems. These poisonous heavy metals like lead and cadmium are released from mines...

Some of the plastic items tested by Dr Andrew Turner as part of the current study
Social Science

Recycled electrical products lead to hazardous chemicals appearing in everyday items

Pranjal Malewar

Dangerous chemicals, for example, bromine, antimony, and lead, are finding their way into food-contact items and other daily items. This happens due to manufacturers...

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