What is the Exposome? How Our Environment Shapes Our Health

Everything we eat, breathe, and experience affects our health over time. This is called the exposome—the sum of all our environmental exposures. At HERCULES Exposome Research Center, we study how these factors work together to impact well-being. Our research helps uncover links between the environment and health, leading to better ways to prevent disease and improve lives. Read along to understand what the exposome is and why it is important. 

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