Modeling Air Pollution Exposure in the BiSC cohort
Modeling Air Pollution Exposure in the BiSC cohort. Air pollution, recognized as the greatest environmental risk to human health and one of the leading causes of mortality in the world, has been linked to a wide spectrum of health problems. With the advancement of urbanization, especially in metropolitan areas, the challenge of measuring and mitigating the effects of this pollution has become more critical than ever. This urban phenomenon represents [...]
Exploring the Endocrine Disruption Potential of PFAS: Implications for Pregnancy and Fetal Development
EXPLORING THE ENDOCRINE DISRUPTION POTENTIAL OF PFAS: IMPLICATIONS FOR PREGNANCY AND FETAL DEVELOPMENT Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have become the focus of recent scientific studies due to their ubiquity in consumer products and potential impact on the endocrine system. These synthetic chemicals, known for their water- and grease-resistant properties, are used pervasively throughout industry but are also found in everyday household products, clothes, furniture, food packaging, and cookware. [...]
The environment and the immune system in BiSC
The environment and the immune system in BiSC As already explained in other news, environmental pollution is one of the largest risk factors for disease and premature death in the world today. Extensive scientific evidence from human and animal studies in the last decades has shown the significant role of such pollution in the appearance of cancer and respiratory, reproductive, cardiometabolic or neurodegenerative diseases, among others. Moreover, nowadays environmental pollutants [...]
Perinatal depression: It’s not just a postpartum issue
Perinatal depression: It's not just a postpartum issue Little by little, society breaks the taboo and today we talk more and more naturally about mental health disorders and illnesses. Mental illnesses have a multifactorial origin and are more common than we might think. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) almost 1 in 10 people have some kind of mental health problem and 1 in 4 will have one at [...]
We already have the data on the chemical exposome of pregnancy
We already have the data on the chemical exposome of pregnancy Environmental pollution remains one of the most pressing concerns worldwide. Pollutants generated by human activities contaminate air, soil, water and food. As a result, humans and other living things are chronically exposed to a wide range of chemical compounds that affect their health. These environmental hazards have been estimated to contribute to more than 25% of non-communicable diseases, but [...]
Use of screens and neurodevelopment
Use of screens and neurodevelopment The growing presence of electronic devices in the daily lives of children is becoming more and more notable. This fact is highlighted in a study carried out by the Gasol Foundation, which recently revealed that children between the ages of 8 and 16 spend on average almost five hours a day in front of a screen [ref]. This raises the question of what the implications [...]
How is the BiSC data processed?
How is the BiSC data processed? As you probably know, a fundamental part of BiSC involves the collection, organization and structuring of data, along with the analysis and results that can be obtained. The Data Management team is responsible for ensuring that this data is coherently structured and for detecting possible problems at any stage of the process, whether in questionnaires or tests carried out during data collection. Typically, to [...]
BiSC at the PRBB Open Day
BiSC at the PRBB Open Day Last Saturday, October 7, was the Open Day at the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB) and the BiSC project had its stand at the John Snow room (the name refers to the father of epidemiology, not the protagonist of the Game of Thrones). It was a unique opportunity to publicize the project and it was very interesting to see how the visitors ranged from [...]