Salinity conditions in oyster breeding grounds in the Gulf of Mexico are expected to drastically change due to increased precipitation from climate change and anthropogenic changes to local hydrology. We determined the capacity of the eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica, to adapt via standing genetic variation or acclimate through…[Read more]

Among individuals undergoing training, mild intermittent asthma was a significant risk factor for asthma worsening compared to asthma in remission (OR 1.99 ) while age (OR 0.67 ) and immigration to Israel (OR 0.55 ) were significant protective factors.

Young adults with mild asthma are at significant risk for severe exacerbations when…[Read more]