January 2019
The NIEHS Environmental Factor kicks off 2019 with a look at surprising findings about pregnancy and breast cancer in younger women. We review the top papers of the year, and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the National Toxicology Program. Not to be missed is a look back at the top 20 stories of 2018, with one topic dominating the list.
As always, we hope there is something for everyone. We welcome ideas for stories, as well as other feedback. Kelly Lenox, Editor in Chief 984-287-3281 |
 | Breast cancer risk remains elevated 20-30 years after childbirth
New research shows pregnancy first elevates breast cancer risk, but becomes protective over time.
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 | 2018 Papers of the Year
From nearly 2,900 studies published by NIEHS researchers and grantees during 2018, the institute’s leaders selected 25 for special recognition as Papers of the Year.
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 | NTP celebrates 40 years with accolades, reflection
As the most trusted source of toxicology knowledge, the National Toxicology Program advances new testing strategies, builds confidence in results.
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Girls exposed before birth to chemicals found in personal care products may enter puberty earlier, NIEHS-funded researchers reported.
The body’s ability to clear dead cells depends on a finely tuned process, with mitochondria playing a starring role.
Although global health investments focus on AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, recent estimates say pollution kills three times as many people.
Internationally recognized statistical geneticist will meet big data challenges with innovative approaches.
Staff and contractors stepped up to provide toys, bikes, clothes, and other gifts to children of needy families in the Raleigh-Durham area.
A rising star and two-time NIEHS fellow plans to dig deep in the hunt for environmental risk factors in breast cancer.
The NIEHS Ethics Office offered a lively alternative to the mandatory online training federal workers complete each year.
In a milestone year for the Environmental Factor, a look at the top 20 stories reveals coverage of draft and final cell phone studies dominated reader interest.
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A new study provides the first evidence linking neighborhood greenness to changes in the body related to cardiovascular health.
Epigenetics offers a new frontier in the study of mechanisms in cancer development, says Yvonne Fondufe-Mittendorf, Ph.D.
New research on genes suggests that active genes may have long periods of inactivity.
The meeting, held online due to Winter Storm Diego, addressed translation of NTP research into regulatory, government, and scientific arenas.
The annual NIEHS Partnerships for Environmental Public Health meeting focused on reporting research results to study participants.
Superfund Research Program grantees and partners shared findings and discussed research translation, community engagement, and training.
An international potluck lets research fellows share food and cultures while building a sense of camaraderie.
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Extramural papers of the month
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Intramural papers of the month
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