• 11. aug 2026
  • Tallinn

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Kuidas meie keskkond vaikselt haigusi kujundab

Chemicals that have a toxic effect on human gut bacteria include pesticides, like herbicides and insecticides, that are sprayed onto food crops. These chemicals stifle the growth of gut bacteria thought to be vital for health. Illustratsioon: Ailen Fernandez-Lande, University of Cambridge

Pestitsiidid mürgitavad inimese häid soolebaktereid

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A new study in the journal Environmental Science and Technology tested the effects of conventional polyester fibres and two bio-based fibres –viscose and lyocell – on earthworms, a species critical to the health of soils globally

Bioplast võib olla loodusele suurem oht kui tavaline plast