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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...

AutismFeaturedPsychology4 min read

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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...

FeaturedNeurology6 min read

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Air Pollution and Genetics Combine to Increase Risk for Autism

Neuroscience NewsDecember 2, 2013

Researchers find exposure to air pollution appears to increase the risk of developing autism in those which a specific genetic disposition to the disorder.... Read More...

AutismFeatured4 min read

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North Carolina Coal Plant Emissions Might Play Role in State Suicide Numbers

Neuroscience NewsMay 13, 2013

A new study points to a correlation between suicide rates and environmental pollution caused by emissions from coal-fired electricity plants in North Carolina.... Read More...

FeaturedPsychology3 min read

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Your spending data may reveal aspects of your personality

Legalized recreational marijuana a substitute for alcohol, but not tobacco

What You Think Is What You See

Neurology

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Apathy: The forgotten symptom of dementia

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AI

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Robotics

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Psychology

Your spending data may reveal aspects of your personality

Legalized recreational marijuana a substitute for alcohol, but not tobacco

Apathy: The forgotten symptom of dementia

pollution

New Evidence Links Air Pollution to Autism and Schizophrenia

Environmentally Sensitive Cells with a Hulk Like Rage

Air Pollution and Genetics Combine to Increase Risk for Autism

North Carolina Coal Plant Emissions Might Play Role in State Suicide Numbers