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Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and COVID-19 - LivestreamCertain underlying chronic conditions associated with exposures to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are exacerbating the effects of COVID-19 in vulnerable populations. Older adults and those who have compromised immune systems, or other underlying conditions such as diabetes, asthma, or obesity have shown to be at increased risk of more severe ...
What is epigenetics and can epigenetic memories be passed from parents to children? Epigenetics in Greek literally means “above or in addition to genetics” and refers to chemical changes to the genome, outside of the genetic code itself, that can influence which genes are active (“expressed”) and which are silent. ...
How do you create a digital coral reef so large and complex it will fill a 75-ft. planetarium dome screen? Get a behind-the-scenes look into the creation of the Academy’s latest show, Expedition Reef, with production designer Mike Schmitt and animator Ken Ackermann - members of the Academy’s award-winning Visualization ...
Namibia is one of the least densely populated countries in the world, with 2.6 million residents. It has the largest sand dunes in the world, and it hasn’t rained for over 10 years in parts of the Namib Desert. But it hosts many birds and animals that have learned to ...
