NIEHS Superfund Research Program - Research Brief Podcasts
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Superfund Research Program (SRP) produces a monthly Research Brief Podcast that highlights the research of SRP grantees. The SRP is a network of university grants that seek solutions to the complex health and environmental issues associated with the nation's hazardous waste sites. The research conducted by the SRP is a coordinated effort with the Environmental Protection Agency, which is the federal entity charged with cleaning up the worst hazardous waste sites in the country. For information on how NIEHS interacts with its online visitors, check out its Web Policies - http://www.niehs.nih.gov/about/od/ocpl/policies/
- Update frequency
- every 30 days
- Average duration
- 5 minutes
- Episodes
- 170
- Years Active
- 2010 - 2025
New Highly Sensitive On-Chip Nanoparticle Immunoassay
A breakthrough in bioassay technology allows detection of attomolar concentrations of biomolecules on a microchip.
00:05:03 |
Wed 05 Dec 2012
Study Links Prenatal Mercury Exposure and Fish Intake to ADHD-Related Behavior
A new study suggests an association between low-level mercury exposure and an increased risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-related behaviors. Conversely, children whose mothers a…
00:04:51 |
Wed 07 Nov 2012
Study First to Quantify TCE in Breast Milk
Trichloroethylene (TCE), a degreasing agent, is one of the most common groundwater contaminants in the United States. A new study reveals TCE can be detected in the breast milk of women living in an …
00:04:40 |
Wed 03 Oct 2012
Widely Used Antibacterial Agents May Lead to Significant Health Concerns
Researchers at UC Davis show that triclosan, a chemical widely used in antibacterial products, impairs heart and skeletal muscle activity in animal models. Other studies link another antibacterial ag…
00:06:19 |
Wed 05 Sep 2012
Early-life PCE Exposure Linked to Visual Impairment in Adults
Visual dysfunction in adulthood and early-life exposure to tetrachloroethylene (PCE; perchloroethylene) contamination in drinking water are potentially linked, according to a new research study led b…
00:03:42 |
Wed 01 Aug 2012
A New Solar-Powered Approach for Groundwater Decontamination
Researchers at the Northeastern University Superfund Research Program (SRP) have developed a new, low-cost strategy for remediating trichloroethylene (TCE), one of the most common soil and groundwate…
00:03:38 |
Tue 03 Jul 2012
A New Role for MicroRNAs in Neurobehavioral Development
Researchers at the Oregon State University Superfund Research Program (SRP) have identified for the first time several microRNAs that control neurobehavioral development in a zebrafish model.
00:04:17 |
Wed 06 Jun 2012
PAHs Before and After the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Superfund Research Program (SRP) researchers have provided a unique glimpse into the effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on water in four Gulf Coast states. They measured levels of bioavailabl…
00:04:27 |
Wed 02 May 2012
A Flurry of Arsenic Findings
Superfund Research Program (SRP) studies published in late 2011 and early 2012 provide new evidence about arsenic. The studies reveal unexpected sources of arsenic exposure, demonstrate that adverse …
00:05:53 |
Wed 04 Apr 2012
Particulate Matter Pollution: A Particular Problem for the Young?
Scientists at the University of California, Davis NIEHS Superfund Research Program have shown that newborns and infants may be more susceptible to harm from particulate matter than adults.
00:03:17 |
Wed 07 Mar 2012
Arsenic Linked to Developmental Changes in the Heart
Exposure to low levels of arsenic in drinking water is linked to increases in blood pressure and increased risk of heart disease among adults. Now a study from the University of Arizona NIEHS Superfu…
00:02:43 |
Wed 01 Feb 2012
Ramping Up Mixed Metals Removal
A novel system developed by researchers at the Brown University NIEHS Superfund Research Program has been shown to effectively remove low concentrations of copper, nickel and cadmium simultaneously f…
00:05:06 |
Wed 04 Jan 2012
CALUX Generation 3 - Enhanced Sensitivity for Low Volume/Low Concentration Samples
Amplification of aspects of the molecular mechanism of dioxin action has allowed the Denison research group to improve the sensitivity of detection of the CALUX cell bioassay system for detection and…
00:06:16 |
Wed 14 Dec 2011
Research Shows Arsenic Attaches to Sediments, Protects Human Health
This podcast discusses research that addresses a concern that the use of deep-water wells could cause arsenic-laden water from shallower aquifers to contaminate aquifers tapped by deeper wells.
00:05:59 |
Wed 30 Nov 2011
Size-resolved Chemical Characterization of Atmospheric Aerosols
To our knowledge, this is the first demonstration of size-resolved atmospheric aerosols associated with arsenic and lead in the vicinity of mining operations, information necessary for source apporti…
00:07:19 |
Mon 31 Oct 2011
What a Difference a Methyl Group Makes
Researchers confirmed that Tet proteins regulate the conversion of cytosine to 5mC and three other methylated bases. Because methylation of cytosine has significant potential for altering gene activi…
00:05:00 |
Fri 30 Sep 2011
Celebrating a Significant Milestone in Research Dissemination
This month, the Superfund Research Program (SRP) marks an important milestone - Research Brief 200.
00:03:14 |
Thu 15 Sep 2011
Foray Into Tackling the Toxicity of Environmental Pesticide Mixtures
Working with key collaborators from Johns Hopkins University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), SRP researcher Dr. Rolf Halden at Arizona State University investigated developm…
00:06:08 |
Mon 12 Sep 2011
Chlorinated Contaminant Remediation - Dual Function Responsive Membranes
At the University of Kentucky SRP, a team of engineers and chemists developed a double membrane remediation system to remove chlorinated organic contaminants from groundwater.
00:07:58 |
Fri 19 Aug 2011
Poplars are Choosy about PCBs
Given their huge biomass on the earth, plants likely play an important role in the enantioselective biotransformation and/or translocation of chiral PCBs. By studying the fundamental processes of PCB…
00:06:42 |
Tue 12 Jul 2011
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