Science Inventory

The nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) is a transcription factor with important roles in inflammation, immune response, and oncogenesis. Dysregulation of NF-κB signaling is associated with inflammation and certain cancers. We developed a gene expression biomarker predicti...

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Wildland fires produce smoke plumes that prompt severe regional-scale air quality concerns. These plumes are well known to contain high levels of respirable particles and organic compounds such as formaldehyde and furans. They may also contain, depending upon the vegetation type,...

This abstract describes how triangulation-based methods were used to leverage available information using additional external information in the 2020 Risk Evaluation of Chrysotile Asbestos.

In 2009, EPA (jointly with the Department of Health and Human Services) announced a public health emergency at the Libby Superfund Site because of the serious health impacts of Libby Amphibole asbestos contamination in the community. This is the first time EPA has made a finding ...

EPA evaluated the following categories of conditions of use of chrysotile asbestos in this draft risk evaluation: Manufacturing; processing; distribution in commerce; occupational and consumer uses; and disposal.