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Some portable air cleaners generate chemicals such as ozone, formaldehyde and hydroxyl radicals to kill microbes. ArtistGNDphotography/E+ via Getty Images

Most air cleaning devices have not been tested on people − and little is known about their potential harms, new study finds

Manufacturers often make bold claims about how well these technologies work. Better testing would allow consumers and institutions to pick the most effective ones.
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The new architectural frontier: buildings and their microbiomes

The study of two hospitals was a first for researching the microbiology of the built environment in South Africa – a multi-disciplinary approach to understanding how to design healthier buildings.
Some ingredients in those tiny particles can have big impacts. Yaroslau Mikheyeu/Shutterstock.com

What does the dust in your home mean for your health?

Even the tidiest space has some dust. Researchers are investigating just what these indoor particles are made of and their possible implications for human health.

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