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flag California’s Salton Sea dust harms lung health in mice, even without live microbes, raising concerns for nearby residents.

flag Dust from California’s shrinking Salton Sea alters the lung microbiome and triggers immune responses in mice, according to a UC Riverside study published in mSphere. flag Even without live microbes, the dust caused spikes in harmful bacteria like Pseudomonas and Staphylococcus and increased immune cells by 60%, suggesting pollutants alone can disrupt lung health. flag The findings raise concerns for nearby communities, especially those with respiratory conditions, and highlight how environmental degradation and climate change may contribute to chronic lung issues.

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