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A new review shows how modern mapping technology is being used to pinpoint exactly where and when communities are exposed to environmental hazards, linking these exposures to health outcomes. This approach is crucial for identifying and addressing environmental injustice, where pollution and other burdens unfairly impact certain racial or socioeconomic groups.
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Researchers found that the current H5N1 bird flu virus from cattle can infect and replicate in human lung and airway tissues grown in the lab. This finding is important because it helps scientists assess the potential risk of this virus spreading to and causing severe illness in people.
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A study comparing the U.S. and China reveals that both countries are experimenting with different government rules and payment models to make expensive new cell and gene therapies available to patients. Understanding these different approaches is key to finding global solutions that balance rapid innovation with patient safety and affordability.
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