Sentences with phrase «of harmful»

«One of the objectives of this project is investigating historical patterns of harmful algal blooms and their linkage to water quality and environmental factors,» explained project leader Jiyoung Lee, associate professor of environmental health sciences at Ohio State.

A clue came from local residents who told researchers that the die - off coincided with a «red tide» of harmful algal and a giant plume of smoke created by massive fires hundreds of kilometers away.

Had these concentrations been even slightly lower, the effects of the emission of harmful greenhouse gases would have been felt much earlier, at a time when humankind was not yet ready or knowledgeable enough to face up to mitigation efforts.

A gene associated with both protection against bacterial infection and excessive blood clotting could offer new insights into treatment strategies for deep - vein thrombosis — the formation of a harmful clot in a deep vein.

Drilling for oil in the Arctic has had a range of harmful environmental effects, some of which have lasted for decades, according to a new study released today.

A new study shows that goat's milk engineered to be more similar to human breast milk reduces the amount of harmful bacteria in piglet guts.

The researchers announced results from human and animal studies that found biomarkers of harmful cardiac, pulmonary, and reproductive effects from exposure to alternative tobacco products — a growing market of constantly evolving products including electronic cigarettes, hookah, and smokeless tobacco like snuff and gutkha.

A new study posits that excess salt spurs the development of harmful immune cells, which have been implicated in the development of autoimmune illnesses.

Soda consumers may be getting a much higher dose of the harmful sugar fructose than they have been led to believe, according to a new study by the Childhood Obesity Research Center (CORC) at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC), part of Keck Medicine of USC.

They found that domestication may have led to a rise in the number of harmful genetic changes in dogs, likely as a result of temporary reductions in population size known as bottlenecks.

Early hints suggest that there may be climate effects and unexpected movement of harmful microbes or other creatures to new destinations.

Dear EarthTalk: Years ago I read that children should be kept at least two feet from the television because of harmful electronic emissions.

«Thus, the use of small populations artificially bred for desired traits, such as smaller body size or coat color, may have led to an accumulation of harmful genetic variations in dogs.»

A magnetic field and dense atmosphere could shield against the effect of these harmful rays.

Of the harmful therapies enumerated by Lilienfeld, only rebirthing has been banned, and only in two states.

All tobacco products sold in the UK will now come in plain standardized packaging, as decades of harmful marketing tactics by the tobacco industry draw to a close.

These changes resulted in the production of harmful metabolites that increase inflammation even further.

The system enables large - bore, multi-cylinder engines used in trains, pipelines, backup diesel generators and other fields to run efficiently while producing lower levels of harmful emissions than they do currently.

Next summer's weather bulletins in Britain might also include forecasts of the levels of harmful solar radiation expected during the day.

For most species, the overall rate of harmful mutations was much less than 0.5 per individual per generation, the researchers report in the 13 October issue of Science — too low to justify sexual reproduction.

But new research into the processes of nutrient cycling published today reveals how farmers could mitigate the effects of this harmful gas by boosting copper levels in fields.

The reasons why UTIs recur is not fully understood, but the researchers, including obstetrics and gynecology instructor Nicole Gilbert, PhD, and graduate student Valerie O'Brien, saw a clue in bacterial vaginosis, which is caused by an overgrowth of harmful bacteria, resulting in vaginal odor and discharge.

Furthermore, 23 tons of harmful particulate matter settle around the launch area each liftoff, and nearly 13 tons of hydrochloric acid kill fish and plants within half a mile of the site.

Meadows of underwater seagrass plants might lower levels of harmful bacteria in nearby ocean waters, researchers reported February 16 during a news conference at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

«How gut inflammation drives the evolution of harmful bacteria.»

Her next goal is to create what she calls «Pig 2.0,» which will be not only free of the harmful retroviruses but also incorporate additional genetic tweaks to get around immune rejection.

We'll let you know if each model darkens in the face of harmful rays.

They harvest energy from our food, provide us with nutrients that would otherwise be denied to us, prevent the growth of harmful bacteria, and more.

It blocks up to 99 % of harmful UV rays, which means it protects both you and your furniture from damage from the sun.

They then simulated the spatial distribution of harmful mutations according to their theory.

The dispersants may have significantly reduced the amount of harmful gases in the air at the sea surface — diminishing health risks for emergency responders and allowing them to keep working to stop the uncontrolled spill and clean up the spilled oil sooner.

More specifically, they protect your skin from 99 % of harmful UV light, which is perfect if you do most of your running outdoors.

In a press conference with Nassau and Suffolk officials at Stony Brook University Thursday, the governor announced a series of steps that will address water quality issues that have lingered for decades on Long Island, such as an enormous plume at the former Northrup Grumman site in Nassau and smaller composting facilities that have largely gone unregulated, mostly in Suffolk County, that have recently been found to have increased levels of harmful materials.

Specifically, advocates criticize the Pride Agenda for their statement of «mission accomplished» in their press release because of its harmful message that transgender Human and Civil Rights are covered under New York Law.»

The Democrat says firefighters are exposed to a range of harmful toxins such as asbestos and flame retardants that are linked to cancer.

She said the national prevalence rate of harmful traditional practices such as child marriage was 27 per cent, as one in four women, aged between 20 and 49, were married before age 18 in 2011, with the national prevalence rate of female genital mutilation (FGM) being four per cent, according to the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) of 2011.

Frackopoly describes how the fracking industry began; the technologies that make it possible; and the destruction and poisoning of clean water sources and the release of harmful radiation from deep inside shale deposits, creating what the author calls «sacrifice zones» across the American landscape.

Speaking at an advocacy dialogue with traditional leaders in the region for the elimination of harmful social and cultural practices, Ms Amidu said research showed that quality education, improved sanitation, nutrition, maternal and child health, and access to water supply also recorded low rates.

The battle over the so - called «toxic toy bill,» which would ban or force disclosure of harmful chemicals in some children's products and sporting equipment, has taken a nasty turn, with green advocates at odds with one another and one organization in particular exerting political pressure on lawmakers to take up a recently amended — and some say weaker — version of the legislation.

The chairman of the Assembly's Environmental Conservation Committee urged the state to join Suffolk's water authority in suing manufacturers of harmful contaminants found in the county's public wells.

«Further, the plant helps avoid millions of metric tons of harmful carbon dioxide emissions each year and serves as a clean energy bridge to meeting the state's 50 % renewable energy goal by 2030.»

The 32 Artillery Brigade of Nigerian Army, Akure has refuted rumours of harmful vaccination being conducted by some people believed to be soldiers in Ondo State...

«We, as Young Progressives hereby connect with you today Sir, to say our youths will not sacrifice the strength of their youthfulness on the altar of harmful substances.

His committee undertook a «a major inquiry into the whole question of harmful content on the internet and in video games».

The use of harmful drugs and their additives for every long term user is a potential addict.

It has also reduced 90 percent of harmful pollutants such as mercury, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, ozone and particulate matter.

«Exercises are a good way of ridding our systems of harmful elements and they help the body get the right type of balance needed to function optimally.

«While the City of Syracuse has assured residents its drinking water systems remain safe, the severe threat of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) must not be taken lightly,» Rep. John Katko, R - N.Y., said in a statement.

Evidence shows that the most effective policies to reduce alcohol harms, including harms to others, are: - Raising the price of the cheapest alcohol, through taxation and minimum unit pricing - Regulating the density of outlets that can serve alcohol and restricting the permitted hours of sale - drink driving laws, including a lower legal blood alcohol limit and random roadside breath tests - Screening and brief advice for people who are at risk of drinking to a level that is harmful to themselves and others However, the most effective approach is a comprehensive, multi-sectorial set of measures that work together to reduce levels of harmful drinking.

«New Yorkers aren't stupid; these representatives sold out their constituents, tried to destroy our health care system and enabled an ever - growing list of harmful, hateful and radical policies coming out of Washington,» said Basil Smikle, executive director of the New York State Democratic Party.