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Climate change: what effects on our health

The temperature has increased by about 0.85°C worldwide over the past 130 years. This increase is mainly due to the increase in … See more

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Bacterial biofilms and health

WEBBiofilms: reservoirs of dormant bacteria. This complex phenomenon known as dispersal is the final stage of biofilm formation and is induced by external events such …

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Lichens and environmental quality

WEBLichens and environmental quality. PDF 04-22-2023. Without structures insuring physical protection, like the plant cuticle, lichens are directly exposed to their …

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Human microbiotas: allies for our health

WEBIn total, our entire digestive tract contains 100,000 billion bacteria, and our intestinal microbiota alone weighs nearly 1.5 kg in an adult (Figure 1). 1.1. Bacteria, the …

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Viral pandemics of the modern era

WEBNotes and References. Webster, N. (1758-1843), considered a pioneer in epidemiology in the United States accumulated an impressive amount of material and …

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Endocrine disruptors and human health

WEB06-21-2023. In recent years, the impact of endocrine disruptors on health has been of increasing interest to physicians, researchers and citizens. These substances interact …

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Airborne particulate matter and their health effects

WEBThe Encyclopedia of the Environment by the Association des Encyclopédies de l'Environnement et de l'Énergie (), contractually linked to the University of Grenoble …

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Radiofrequencies and health : where are we

WEBThe Encyclopedia of the Environment by the Association des Encyclopédies de l'Environnement et de l'Énergie (), contractually linked to the University of Grenoble …

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Spices and aromatic herbs : what benefits for our health

WEBUsed for pleasure, spices and culinary herbs provided by our environment also have amazing nutritional qualities that contribute to human health. Their fragrant …

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Drinking water production, a major public health issue

WEBPDF 01-15-2021. Drinking water supply is a key public health issue. Considerable progress has been made since the end of the 19th century, from the …

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Nitrates in the environment

WEB2. Mechanisms of nitrate formation in soil and water. The formation of nitrates in soil and water is a stage in the nitrogen cycle that functions naturally in the …

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Epigenetics: How the environment influences our genes

WEBPDF 09-06-2021. Our environment influences our genome through the so-called epigenetic modifications. For example, with identical genetic heritages, two twins …

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What is the ecological impact of light pollution

WEBIn fact, it alters the natural cycles of light and alters the illumination of the environment. Through this article, we will consider the origin and extent of light pollution, …

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What is the impact of air pollutants on vegetation

WEB5. Impacts on plant-insect relationships. In an ecosystem, vegetation constantly interacts with its entire environment. Air pollution, by modifying plant …

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Antibiotics, antibiotic resistance and environment

WEBThe Encyclopedia of the Environment by the Association des Encyclopédies de l'Environnement et de l'Énergie (), contractually linked to the University of Grenoble …

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