ERMI fungal and bacterial microbiomes in homes
M.KettlesonabAtinAdhikariacStephenVesperdKanisthaCoombsaReshmiIndugulaaTiinaReponena Highlights • The fungal microbiome was determined by the age of the home and water conditions. • The bacterial microbiome was influenced by dog ownership but not cat. • Bacterial /...
Decreased Pulmonary Function Measured in High Environmental Relative Moldiness Index Homes
Decreased Pulmonary Function Measured in High Environmental Relative Moldiness Index Homes Stephen J. Vesper,*,1 Larry Wymer,1 Suzanne Kennedy,2 and L. Faye Grimsley3 Background: Exposures to water-damaged homes/buildings has been linked to deficits in respiratory...
The Environmental Relative Moldiness Index
The Environmental Relative Moldiness Index A research tool, called the Environmental Relative Moldiness Index (ERMI), has been developed by the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development (ORD). Dust samples are collected in a home and DNA...
Knowledge Gaps Concerning Mold Exposure and Health Effects
What are the knowledge gaps concerning mold exposure and its health effects? Chief among the knowledge gaps are defining how mycotoxins affect human health and the health risks associated with mycotoxins, microbial volatile organic compounds, allergen and glucan...
Biocides and Mold Remediation
Are biocides useful or required in mold remediation projects? Biocides are disinfectant chemicals used to kill germs. In most mold remediation projects, biocides are not a substitute for thorough cleaning. Biocides are of limited use in remediation of indoor mold...
Mold Smell
What to do if you see or smell mold in your home The most important step is to identify the source(s) of moisture, which result in mold growth, and make repairs to stop them. If you only clean up the mold and do not fix the moisture problem, most likely the mold...
How to Prevent Mold Growth in Your Home
The key to preventing and stopping indoor mold growth is to control excessive moisture and condensation. Keeping susceptible areas in the home clean and dry is critical. In general, mold will not grow indoors without water, dampness or excessive moisture. Three main...
Does Mold Cause Cancer?
There is no evidence linking indoor exposure to black mold or any other type of mold with cancer. Mold is associated with other health problems, though. Mold can be found anywhere there’s moisture. Mold spores travel in the air, so spores can find their way inside...
Are Himalayan salt lamps bad for air quality?
Why are Himalayan salt lamps bad for air quality? Again, two words: negative ionization. If you ever hear the words “ionization” (in one form or another) and “air purification” in the same sentence, you should run in the opposite direction. In the context of air...
Mold Illness and Farmworkers
Potentially deadly valley fever is hitting California farmworkers hard, worrying researchers This story was produced in partnership with Civil Eats, a nonprofit news organization focused on the American food system. LAMONT, Calif. — Victor Gutierrez contracted valley...
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