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What if the way air pollution affects your heart starts at the cellular level? A new study led by PhD student Nicholas Pellegrino and co-authored by faculty member Dr. Chia-Ling Kuo suggests that cellular aging may help explain the link between air pollution and cardiovascular disease. The findings, recently published in Science of The Total […]
What if improving your brain health was as simple as improving the air you breathe? A new study co-authored by UConn researcher Nicholas Pellegrino suggests that using a HEPA air purifier may provide cognitive benefits for adults over 40. The findings, recently published in Scientific Reports and featured in The Conversation, add to growing evidence […]