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Cookstoves and Indoor Air |
Three billion people, nearly half of the world's population, use inefficient stoves to cook their daily meals. |
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RNA Isolation Using The Qiagen RNEasy Midi Kit |
Studies requiring gene expression analysis by microarray methods require the extraction of high quality RNA. Fresh, frozen tissue is the optimal sample for these studies. A detailed protocol to assist the investigator in tissue collection, RNA extraction and RNA quality assessment. |
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RNA Isolation from Pico-scale samples (1 cell (10-25pg) - 10mg tissue) with the PicoPure |
Protocol for Use with CapSure™ Macro LCM Caps; Protocol for Use with <10mg Frozen Tissue |
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Mercury |
Mercury, also known as quicksilver, is a naturally-occurring metal that is toxic to living organisms. |
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Laser Microdissection |
Laser Microdissection provides the following information to NIEHS researchers interested in the process of microdissection. |
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Parkinson's Disease |
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is one of the lead research agencies studying the environmental causes of Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disease thought to be caused by the interaction of genes and environment. |
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Styrene |
Styrene is a colorless, flammable liquid, which has a sweet odor and is highly volatile. |
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Environmental Polymorphisms Registry – DNA Registry for Diseases |
The Environmental Polymorphisms Registry (EPR) is a long-term initiative to collect approximately 20,000 DNA samples from individuals. |
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Autoimmune Diseases |
Autoimmune diseases result from a dysfunction of the immune system. |
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For Educators |
Looking for some resources to help you teach kids about environmental health? Here are some good sources for lesson plans, activities, educational materials, and more. |
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