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·January 23, 2020·4 min read

Living near major roads linked to risk of dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and MS

Living less than 50 meters away from a major road, or less than 150 meters away from a highway, increases the risks for dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. However, living close to green spaces appears to have more of a protective effect against neurodegenerative diseases. Read More

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·May 20, 2020·4 min read

Link between diesel exhaust and risk of Parkinson’s discovered

Researchers have uncovered the process by which air pollution can damage brain cells, leading to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease. Chemicals found in diesel fuel reduced autophagic flux, which is a major pathway implicated in neurodegeneration. Read More

Autism Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 19, 2020·4 min read

Prenatal phthalate exposure associated with autistic traits in young boys

Higher gestational concentrations of phthalate metabolites were associated with an increased risk of autism in boys, but not in girls. Folic acid may help to protect against the effects of phthalate exposure, researchers report. Read More

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Autism Featured Psychology

·December 17, 2014·3 min read

Fine Particulate Air Pollution Linked with Increased Autism Risk

Exposure to fine particulate air pollution during the third trimester of pregnancy puts offspring at higher risk of autism, a new study reports. Read More

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·May 22, 2017·3 min read

Air Pollution May Disrupt Sleep

A new study suggests air pollution could be a reason for sleep disruptions. Read More

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·July 22, 2019·4 min read

Offspring of pregnant women exposed to high level of pollutants may have lower IQs

Maternal exposure to higher levels of air pollution is associated with lower IQ scores in their children. For those whose mothers were in the highest 10% of exposure had IQ score that were, on average, 2.5 points lower than those whose mothers were in the lowest 10%. However, higher maternal folate levels appear to neurtralize the effect of high pollution exposure on offspring. Read More

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·May 8, 2018·4 min read

Prolonged Exposure to Air Pollution Leads to Genetic Changes in the Brain: Rat Study

A new study reveals long term exposure of particulate matter in air pollution triggered the appearance of cancer related genes and inflammation in the brains of rats. The study provides additional insight into the health effects of air pollution. Read More

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Autism Featured

·June 23, 2017·7 min read

Increased Risk for Autism When Genetic Variation and Air Pollution Meet

People with elevated exposure to ozone and high levels of a genetic variation are at an increased risk of developing autism, a new study reports. Read More

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 1, 2019·4 min read

Sense of smell, pollution and neurological disease connection explored

Damaged olfactory neurons as a result of air pollution may contribute to altered cerebrospinal fluid flow and turnover, acting as a potential mechanism for the development of neurodegenerative diseases. Read More

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·January 18, 2020·5 min read

Mix of stress and air pollution may lead to cognitive difficulties in children

Children who experience elevated prenatal exposure to air pollution and exposure to early life stress have an increased risk of developing both attention problems and cognitive difficulties. Read More

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·April 8, 2020·4 min read

Even low levels of air pollution impacts gene expression

Exposure to low levels of air pollution over a decade led to changes in gene expression associated with morbidity and mortality in the longer term. Read More