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Counting Pollen - Scientists Combat Allergies

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Charlotte WilczokOctober 17, 2011

Scientists in Munich are looking into the effects of ozone and rising CO2 levels in the atmosphere on plants that trigger allergies. Pollen has grown increasingly aggressive in recent years.

Researchers are also working on an early warning system based on an innovative automated pollen counting system. With the help of software, this device can also be used elsewhere in the world to identify substances in the atmosphere that trigger allergies.
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