Health

FMC Corporation unveils new Plant Health business brand identity, ‘Biologicals by FMC,’ reflecting company’s commitment to biological crop protection

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Two new biologicals will be introduced in the US and Brazil this year Biologicals by FMC PHILADELPHIA, June 22, 2022 / PRNewswire / – FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC), a leading global agricultural sciences company, has launched a brand new identity for its Plant Health business to reflect the company’s continuing growth and expansion of its … Read more

Feelings of detachment predict worse mental health outcomes after trauma – BIOENGINEER.ORG

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Results from the largest prospective study of its kind indicate that for individuals who experience trauma, the presence of dissociation — a profound feeling of detachment from one’s sense of self or surroundings — may indicate a high risk of later developing severe post-traumatic stress, depression. , anxiety, physical pain, and social impairment. The research, … Read more

Nitrogen 101 – Biological nitrogen fixation for plant growth and health | Brand Ave. Studios

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It moves through living and nonliving things, permeating the atmosphere, water, soil, plants, animals and microscopic beings. It is odorless, colorless and tasteless. Like water, it has a repeating cycle upon which life depends. What is it? Nitrogen, of course! OK, maybe that wasn’t obvious. After all, it’s not every day that most folks ponder … Read more

Agriculture emissions pose risks to health and climate – BIOENGINEER.ORG

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HOUSTON – (June 21, 2022) – Agricultural pollution comes from the prairie, but its economic impact on humans is a problem for cities. HOUSTON – (June 21, 2022) – Agricultural pollution comes from the prairie, but its economic impact on humans is a problem for cities. A study led by environmental scientists at Rice University’s … Read more

La Jolla scientists’ genetics research using sea urchins may have ‘very big implications’ for human health

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With implications reaching beyond the sea and into the human womb, researchers at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla say they have achieved a breakthrough in genetics research using sea urchins. The study, published June 6 in the journal Developmentdetails the scientists’ success in creating a line of sea urchins whose … Read more

Clues to bee health found in their gut microbiome – BIOENGINEER.ORG

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TORONTO, June 17, 2022 – The local environment plays a pivotal role in the health and diversity of the gut microbiome of wild bees which could help detect invisible stressors and early indicators of potential threats, say York University scientists in a new study. TORONTO, June 17, 2022 – The local environment plays a pivotal … Read more

New research delves into the contributors to obesity-related health disparities – BIOENGINEER.ORG

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Ann Arbor, June 17, 2022 – Obesity increases the risk of health conditions such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, and diabetes. Recent findings have also revealed that obesity is a risk factor for hospitalization and death due to COVID-19. In a new supplement to the American Journal of Preventive Medicinepublished by Elsevier, researchers identify the … Read more

Wildfire smoke exposure negatively impacts dairy cow health – BIOENGINEER.ORG

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Philadelphia, June 16, 2022 – Increasing frequency and size of wildfires in the United States over the past several decades affect everything from human life and health to air quality, biodiversity, and land use. The US dairy industry is not exempt from these effects. The Western states, where wildfires are especially prevalent, are home to … Read more

Checking coral reef health one tile at a time – BIOENGINEER.ORG

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A blueprint for measuring calcium carbonate on the ocean floor could help marine scientists monitor coral reef health around the globe. A blueprint for measuring calcium carbonate on the ocean floor could help marine scientists monitor coral reef health around the globe. Climate change and pollution from human activities are irreversibly changing many marine habitats, … Read more

Benjamin Han, MD, MPH recognized with 2022 AFAR Terrie Fox Wetle Rising Star Award in Health Services and Aging Research – BIOENGINEER.ORG

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New York, NY – The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR), a national non-profit organization whose mission is to support and advance healthy aging through biomedical research, is proud to recognize the outstanding contributions of Benjamin Han, MD, MPH, with the 2022 Terrie Fox Wetle Rising Star Award in Health Services and Aging Research. Credit: … Read more