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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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How Environmental Toxin Dioxin Alters Brain Development: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsJune 14, 2016

A new study sheds light on how exposure to an environmental toxin can have implications for the developing brain.... Read More...

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Air Pollution Emerges as a Leading Risk Factor for Stroke Worldwide

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2016

According to researchers, air pollution has become one of the leading global risk factors for stroke.... Read More...

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Air Pollution Affects Young People’s Psychiatric Health

Neuroscience NewsJune 8, 2016

A new study ties air pollution concentrations to dispensed medications for psychiatric illnesses.... Read More...

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Pesticide Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of ALS

Neuroscience NewsMay 9, 2016

A new study reports cumulative pesticide exposure is linked to an increased risk for developing ALS.... Read More...

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Lead Exposure Impacts Children’s Sleep

Neuroscience NewsNovember 12, 2015

According to a new study, early life exposure to lead can increase risk of insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness and other sleep problems in later childhood.... Read More...

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Behavioral and Cognitive Impairment Linked to Prenatal Exposure to Everyday Air Pollutants

Neuroscience NewsMarch 25, 2015

Researchers report prenatal exposure to PAH can contribute to offspring developing behavioral and cognitive problems due to disruptive effects on early brain development.... Read More...

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Study Finds Air Pollution Affects Short Term Memory, IQ and Brain Metabolic Ratios

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 11, 2015

According to a new study, children living in cities with significant levels of air pollution face increased risk for short term memory loss, lower IQ and other detrimental neurological problems.... Read More...

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Fine Particulate Air Pollution Linked with Increased Autism Risk

Neuroscience NewsDecember 17, 2014

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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Study Finds Air Pollution Harmful to Young Brains

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 10, 2014

Researchers report children living in areas with higher level of air pollution are at increased risk of neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases. ... Read More...

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New Evidence Links Air Pollution to Autism and Schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsJune 7, 2014

Researchers describe how early life exposure to air pollution produces significant brain changes, including enlargement of the part of the brain seen in humans with autism and schizophrenia.... Read More...

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Environmentally Sensitive Cells with a Hulk Like Rage

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 18, 2014

Exposure to air pollution in urban areas could trigger a toxic response in neurons and impact pathways associated with neurodegenerative diseases, researchers report.... Read More...

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Marijuana users weigh less, defying the munchies

Metabolite may play a role in nicotine addiction

Neurology

Skin discovery may help explain why women get autoimmune diseases far more often than men

Blood pressure drug shows promise for treating Parkinson’s and dementia in animal study

General anesthesia hijacks sleep circuitry to knock you out

AI

Artificial intelligence singles out neurons faster than a human can

Heads in the cloud: Scientists predict internet of thoughts ‘within decades’

Robotics

Heads in the cloud: Scientists predict internet of thoughts ‘within decades’

Robots created with 3D printers could be caring for those in golden years

Robots to autocomplete soldier tasks

Psychology

Metabolite may play a role in nicotine addiction

High-risk genes for schizophrenia discovered

pollution

Toxic Air Pollution Nanoparticles Found in the Human Brain

How Environmental Toxin Dioxin Alters Brain Development: Mouse Study

Air Pollution Emerges as a Leading Risk Factor for Stroke Worldwide

Air Pollution Affects Young People’s Psychiatric Health

Pesticide Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of ALS

Lead Exposure Impacts Children’s Sleep

Behavioral and Cognitive Impairment Linked to Prenatal Exposure to Everyday Air Pollutants

Study Finds Air Pollution Affects Short Term Memory, IQ and Brain Metabolic Ratios

Fine Particulate Air Pollution Linked with Increased Autism Risk

Study Finds Air Pollution Harmful to Young Brains

New Evidence Links Air Pollution to Autism and Schizophrenia

Environmentally Sensitive Cells with a Hulk Like Rage