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The fentanyl crisis: Death at the end of the rainbow
Chelsea Unkel, Ryan Hogans, & Pamela Lein from the University of California, Davis, analyse the fentanyl crisis responsible for increases in drug overdose across the US.
A “Halloween-esque” Twist of Global Climate Change
Dr Pamela Lein discusses a sinister threat to human health as a result of pathogens introduced by global climate change.
Too hot to handle: The human health consequences of extreme heat
Heui Hye Park, a PhD Graduate Student and Professor Pamela J. Lein, Ph.D of the University of California look at the burdens of extreme heat, and the health consequences which are to follow.
The toll of climate change on mental health
Although its health impacts vary between regions depending on geography, socio- economic status of affected communities, and political policies, climate change is the single greatest threat to human health.
The Historical Significance of Toxicology
Poisons have also been wielded as tools of assassination or intimidation in quests for political and/or financial gain and crimes of passion. Here, we provide a brief review of (in)famous poisonings from ancient to modern human history.
Shellfish poisoning: A neurotoxic consequence of global warming
Jeremy MacMahon, Yi-Hua Tsai, and Pamela Lein from the Department of Molecular Biosciences, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, explore how shellfish poisoning is affecting human and animal health.
Are animal CBD products safe?
Suzette Smiley-Jewell, PhD & Pamela J. Lein, PhD from the University of California, Davis, explore the extent to which animal CBD products are safe
Forged in fire: The environmental health risks of wildfires
Here, Pamela J. Lein discusses the environmental health risks of wildfires.
Nurdles: Tiny building blocks of consumer plastics & a growing environmental health threat
Pamela Lein, University of California, Davis, explains nurdles - tiny building blocks of consumer plastics & growing environmental threat
Toxic risks in the human environment for cats and dogs
Here, Pamela J. Lein, UC Davis, explains how crucial it is to be aware of toxic risks in the human environment for cats and dogs.
COVID-19 vaccines: Risks versus benefits
Lauren Matelski, Jeremy MacMahon, and Pamela J. Lein from the University of California, Davis, weigh the risks associated with COVID-19 vaccines versus the benefits.
Tailoring the immune system to viral threats
How viral vaccines work and why they are effective in curbing human viral disease - Pamela J. Lein and colleagues discuss in detail.
Environmental Justice: Abandoning exclusivity for inclusive community-based solutions and approaches
Here, Tanya Khemet Taiwo, Bianca Yaghoobi, and Pamela J. Lein at University of California, Davis, discuss how to decolonise environmental justice.
Tailoring the Immune System
Here, Professor Pamela Lein at University of California, Davis, explains how viral vaccines work - especially when it comes to human viral disease.
The toxicological implications of e-waste
Here, Donald A. Bruun and Pamela J. Lein discuss the toxicological implications of e-waste and how to address this global problem.
Climate Toxicology
Here, Peter Andrew and Pamela J. Lein discuss the unprecedented period of global climate change the Earth is going through.
Climate change, environmental justice and COVID-19
Here, Professor Pamela Lein at University of California, Davis, explains the 'perfect storm' unfolding in the intersection of climate change, environmental justice and COVID-19.
The Brain: an unexpeted target of COVID-19
Here, Professor Pamela Lein at University of California, Davis, discusses the relatively unexplored issue of the human brain as a target of COVID-19.
The changing perspective of psychedelic drugs with a history of abuse
Jason W. Loxterkamp and Pamela J. Lein from University of California, Davis, explore the therapeutic potential of psychedelic drugs in patients with psychiatric disorders.
Beyond skin deep: The emerging science of tattoo toxicology
Jonas J. Calsbeek, Jeremy A. MacMahon & Pamela J. Lein, PhD from University of California, Davis, explain the emerging science of tattoo toxicology.
