Infectious diseases are expected to worsen with climate change, but is this true specifically for zoonotic diseases, i.e., diseases that are transmitted from animals to humans? This recent literature review found that the risk of zoonotic diseases is indeed likely to increase with rising temperatures. The effects of humidity and precipitation are less clear-cut.
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Autoimmune diseases have been on the rise worldwide. Scientists suspect that environmental factors, such as air pollution, may be partly to blame. This recent study used a clever approach called Mendelian randomization to test whether air pollution may cause common autoimmune diseases.
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Bioplastics may offer advantages over traditional plastics. However, a recent study in mice suggests that dietary exposure to bioplastics may lead to adverse health effects, including insulin resistance.
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Light pollution can negatively affect animals’ sleep, behavior, and physiology. A recent study in crows suggests that social interactions can reduce the adverse effects of light pollution.
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