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Information to help kids to learn more about our environment, our health, and how NIEHS plays an important role in learning more about how the two are connected.

Science may seem like it’s a strange thing — complicated, even a mystery. But really, science is all about finding out about nature and how things work, the reasons behind every day things.

Stories for kids about the environment and health.

Click on the pictures for lots of coloring pages that can be printed!

PCR analysis of DNA from Laser Microdissected (LM) Samples - Embryo Genotyping Protocol

Many people think animal allergies are caused by the fur or feathers of their pet.

Disruption and Homogenization of Tissue for the Extraction of RNA

Ragweed and other weeds such as curly dock, lambs quarters, pigweed, plantain, sheep sorrel and sagebrush are some of the most prolific producers of pollen allergens

Reproductive health refers to the diseases, disorders and conditions that affect the functioning of the male and female reproductive systems during all stages of life.

Mercury, also known as quicksilver, is a naturally-occurring metal that is toxic to living organisms.

El programa de extensión educacional es un mecanismo que ayuda lograr la misión del Instituto Nacional de las Ciencias de Salud Ambiental.

A pesticide is any substance used to kill, repel, or control certain forms of plant or animal life that are considered to be pests.

Flame retardants are chemicals that are added or applied to materials in order to slow or prevent the start/growth of fire. They have been used in many consumer and industrial products since the 1970s, to decrease the ability of materials to ignite.

Aloe is a succulent plant widely used in alternative medicine.

Many of us have probably seen news stories about something commonly referred to as PFCs or perfluorochemicals. You may not know exactly what they are, but can probably guess that they have something to do with the environment and your health. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the National Toxicology Program (NTP), an interagency testing program headquartered at NIEHS, are studying many of these compounds.