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New research uncovers gene impacts of PFAS exposure in firefighters

July 24, 2025
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SWEHSC center member, Melissa Furlong, PhD, studies how PFAS correspond to epigenetic changes. Read more here.

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Amanda Wilson wins international young scientist award

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Repackaged cancer drug boosts delivery to tumors, improves combination therapies

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“Climate Code Red” – A Summer of Learning

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Exposure to some common Pfas changes gene activity, new study finds

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$3.8M NIH grant will fund research into potential early COPD biomarker

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The mission of the Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center (SWEHSC) is to facilitate and implement innovative research aimed at understanding the mechanisms underlying environmental health science risks and disease among people living in arid environments. The SWEHSC (P30 ES006694) is funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.

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