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Lengthy Exposure to Odor-causing Chemicals Deteriorates Immune Function

GYEONGSAN, June 15 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent study showed that in an ordinary environment, being exposed to bad odor-causing material for a long time can deteriorate immune function. Researchers from the Daegu Catholic University published an academic paper showing that when rats were exposed to bad odor-causing chemical materials, their immune function deteriorated. The [...]

New Artificial Nose Could Detect Cancer Cells

BUSAN, March 8 (Korea Bizwire) – A new type of artificial nose, or electronic nose, has been developed by Pusan National University researchers, and is able to detect endocrine disruptors and distinguish the place of origin for food products, and, with further research, even track down cancer cells. Such devices identify substances from odors that [...]