Poultry farming is one of the most efficient animal husbandry methods and it provides
nutritional security to a significant number of the world population. Using modern intensive …

Objectives Many studies have shown consistent associations between evident indoor
dampness or mold and respiratory or allergic health effects, but causal links remain unclear …

There is growing evidence that projected climate change has the potential to significantly
affect public health. In the UK, much of this impact is likely to arise by amplifying existing …

Asthma is a common disorder that in 2009 afflicted 8.2% of adults and children, 24.6 million
persons, in the United States. In patients with moderate and severe persistent asthma, there …

Inhaling indoor air is the primary means by which humans are exposed to bioaerosols.
Considering bacteria, fungi, and viruses, this study reviews the dynamic processes that …

Dectin-1 is a natural killer (NK)-cell-receptor-like C-type lectin that is thought to be involved
in innate immune responses to fungal pathogens. This transmembrane signalling receptor …

Indoor environments play important roles in human health. The health hazards posed by
polluted indoor environments include allergy, infections and toxicity. Life style changes have …

This review discusses the role of fungi and fungal products in indoor environments,
especially as agents of human exposure. Fungi are present everywhere, and knowledge for …

We reviewed the main epidemiological studies that evaluate the respiratory effects of indoor
air pollutants quantitatively in industrialised countries. Consistent results support short-term …

Despite the large amount of money spent on research into pollution of the indoor
environment, the problem remains complex with major gaps in our knowledge of the …