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New National Data Offers Insight into PFAS Levels in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ns
Dr Cameron Shearer has commented onÌýa recent announcement by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Bureau of Statistics (ABS), as they have shared new data of a voluntary survey conducted by the ABS’ National Health Measures on Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) levels. The new dataÌý creates a baseline of PFAS levels in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ns, that can support deeper research into the possible harm the chemicals can cause.
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What 50,000 Years of Ancient DNA Uncovers About Human Evolution
Environment Institute member Dr Yassine Souilmi and his team at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Centre for Ancient DNA are challenging what we thought we knew about human adaptation. Their 2022 study, now spotlighted byÌýSCIAM,Ìýanalysed over 1,100 ancient genomes to uncover powerful genetic adaptations many of which have been erased from modern DNA due to population mixing.
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