asthma, pollution, air quality, environment Environment Genetics and Heredity Health 

Asthma, Genetics, and the Environment

By Emily Folk The relationship between asthma and genetics has evaded scientists for years. Researchers are still unraveling clues today, although they’ve made many advancements in making the connection. Environmental influences have become more significant in their impact, posing new challenges in treating the disease. As scientists explore ways to enhance asthma treatment, they also work to uncover its causes, hoping for more information on its relatively vague origin. How does asthma work? Asthma is an inflammatory lung disease characterized by shortness of breath, chest tightening, coughing, and wheezing. The…

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Simon's Cat Logic: Feeding Time Science Videos Zoology 

Simon’s Cat Logic: What You Didn’t Know about Meal Time

By the Simon’s Cat Logic Team@SimonsCat Watch this episode and find out all the things you didn’t know about your cat’s feeding time! Simon’s Cat Logic is a fun new series where we ask a cat behavior expert at Cats Protection why cats do the silly things they do and how we can help our cats lead happy and healthy lives. Simon’s Cat Logic Credits Directed by: Chris Gavin Producer: Emma Burch Cat Expert: Nicky Trevorrow Animation and Graphics: Simon Tofield Junior Designer: Liza Nechaeva Production Manager: Rebecca Warner-Perry Associate…

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