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UNM researchers find rising concentrations of tiny bits of plastic in human brains

By Susan Morée University of New Mexico researchers have identified rising concentrations of microscopic plastic in the brain, liver and kidney over the past 20 years. Matthew Campen, UNM College of Pharmacy distinguished and regents’ professor, and Marcus Garcia, UNM College of Pharmacy fellow, published their findings on Monday in an academic journal called Nature […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, New Mexico Statewide News

UNM researchers find rising concentrations of tiny bits of plastic in human brains

By Susan Morée University of New Mexico researchers have identified rising concentrations of microscopic plastic in the brain, liver and kidney over the past 20 years. Matthew Campen, UNM College of Pharmacy distinguished and regents’ professor, and Marcus Garcia, UNM College of Pharmacy fellow, published their findings on Monday in an academic journal called Nature […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov., State Government #nmgov

Advocates say law makes bicyclists safer, drivers less hostile

Albuquerque is known as a desirable place for recreational bicyclists (think Paseo del Bosque Trail and others), but as in many cities, it can be a nightmare for two-wheeled commuters sharing the street with vehicles. Bicyclists get frustrated with aggressive or distracted drivers and drivers get irked by bicyclists who occupy traffic lanes. There’s an […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov., State Government #nmgov

Advocates say law makes bicyclists safer, drivers less hostile

Albuquerque is known as a desirable place for recreational bicyclists (think Paseo del Bosque Trail and others), but as in many cities, it can be a nightmare for two-wheeled commuters sharing the street with vehicles. Bicyclists get frustrated with aggressive or distracted drivers and drivers get irked by bicyclists who occupy traffic lanes. There’s an […]