Tag: VOCs
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Everyday Exposures Stacking Up: Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Dysfunction
Many conversations about oxidative stress focus on a single cause — perhaps too much sugar, not enough antioxidants, or too much sun. But in real life, oxidative stress accumulates from many sources. A person might be exposed to vehicle exhaust on their commute, spend hours around chemical fumes at work, and enjoy a drink or…
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Office Air
As someone who does not like being cooped up in buildings with questionable air quality, I was intrigued by Allen et al.’s study involving office workers subjected to variations in air each day. They described some of the history behind modern building standards, such as making buildings tighter with less outdoor air exchange in order…
