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Long-term exposure to air pollution appears to still be linked to higher mortality despite the existence of air quality standards that restrict levels of pollution, suggests a study.

How can the transition to cage-free systems for laying hens in the EU be supported? The Best Practice Hens project, led by researchers from Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ, will address this question.

TPI Utrecht receives 50.000 euro project funding from the alliance TU/e, WUR, UU, UMC Utrecht for setting up an educational course withing the alliance about the Transition towards Animal-Free Innovation.

Scientists at Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ investigated if dogs can adapt to their new environment based on their nocturnal activity.

Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ will be researching whether air quality affects the course and severity of COVID-19 in the Netherlands.

A European research cluster of scientists, industry and policy makers will investigate the effect of microplastics in the human body.

Feral cats that tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 were infected by mink and not by humans. This has been shown in recent research by Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine) and Wageningen Bioveterinary Research.