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Graph from the research paper shows the contents of aerosols sold in the UK between the years 1965 and 2019 - predominantly deodorants and body sprays (pink)
VOCs AND SMOG
VOCs are responsible for creating ozone (O3) at ground level, which is seen as a smoggy cloud and can damage the lungs when inhaled.
Although almost no O3 is directly emitted by human activities, UV rays from the sun cause photochemical reactions between NOx and VOCs, creating O3.
NOx emissions occur when cars or power plants burn fossil fuels such as coal and gasoline, while VOCs derive from cars, paints, insecticides, cleaners, industrial solvents and chemical manufacturing.
CN Bio and University of Melbourne announce partnership focused on respiratory therapies for recovering COVID-19 patients
Dec 18 2020
CN Bio, a leading cell culture company, that has developed single and multi-organ microphysiological systems (MPS) to improve the accuracy and efficiency of drug discovery, today announced a collaboration with the University of Melbourne, focused on respiratory therapies for recovering COVID-19 patients. Harnessing CN Bio’s Organ-on-a-Chip technology, the aim of the research is to develop a model capable of recapitulating the fibrosis and tissue remodeling seen in chronic interstitial lung disease, often occurring following SARS-CoV-2 infection. Subsequently, the University will investigate anti-inflammatory, anti-fibrotic and anti-viral agents to treat patients.