Monkeys exposed to wildfire smoke reportedly show DNA changes suggesting accelerated aging
Science reports that rhesus macaques exposed in 2020 showed no immediate signs of harm, but years later had signs of lasting immune changes.
TLDR
Science reports that rhesus macaques at the Oregon National Primate Research Center were exposed to wildfire smoke in 2020 without showing signs of immediate harm. Years later, a new study found signs of lasting immune changes and DNA modifications suggesting accelerated aging in the adolescent animals.
Monkeys exposed to wildfire smoke reportedly show DNA changes suggesting accelerated aging
Science reports that rhesus macaques exposed in 2020 showed no immediate signs of harm, but years later had signs of lasting immune changes.
TLDR
Science reports that rhesus macaques at the Oregon National Primate Research Center were exposed to wildfire smoke in 2020 without showing signs of immediate harm. Years later, a new study found signs of lasting immune changes and DNA modifications suggesting accelerated aging in the adolescent animals.