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

Neuroscience NewsMay 8, 2018

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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Evidence Mounts for Increased Alzheimer’s and Suicide Risks in Polluted Cities

Neuroscience NewsApril 14, 2018

A new study adds to growing evidence that early exposure to pollution can increase both suicide risks in younger people and Alzheimer's disease as people age.... Read More...

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Air Pollution Linked to Brain Alterations and Cognitive Impairment in Children

Neuroscience NewsMarch 8, 2018

Researchers report a link between exposure to air pollution during pregnancy and abnormal brain development in the offspring, which can lead to cognitive problems throughout life. ... Read More...

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Increased Air Pollution Linked to Bad Teenage Behavior

Neuroscience NewsDecember 13, 2017

USC researchers report air pollution could have an impact on teenage behavior. The study found particle matter 2.5 can enter the brain, causing inflammation and damage to brain networks associated with emotion and decision making.... Read More...

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Traffic Pollution Prevents Children’s Brains From Reaching Their Full Potential

Neuroscience NewsOctober 8, 2017

Previous research has linked traffic pollution to brain development issues in children. A new paper looks at steps being taken to improve air quality and reduce the impact of air pollution on neurodevelopment.... Read More...

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Increased Risk for Autism When Genetic Variation and Air Pollution Meet

Neuroscience NewsJune 23, 2017

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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Air Pollution May Disrupt Sleep

Neuroscience NewsMay 22, 2017

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

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Living Close to Major Roads Linked to Slightly Increased Dementia Risk

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 5, 2017

A new study suggests traffic noise and air pollution from living close to a major road could contribute to an increased risk of developing dementia.... Read More...

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Sunshine Matters a Lot to Mental Health: Temperature, Pollution and Rain Not So Much

Neuroscience NewsNovember 3, 2016

When it comes to your mental and emotional health, the amount of time between sunrise and sunset is the weather variable that matters most, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Toxic Air Pollution Nanoparticles Found in the Human Brain

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 6, 2016

Researchers report they have discovered tiny magnetic nanoparticles from air pollution lodged in the human brain. They believe these nanoparticles could contribute to some cases of Alzheimer's.... Read More...

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