FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 8, 2018·4 min readProlonged Exposure to Air Pollution Leads to Genetic Changes in the Brain: Rat StudyA 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
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·April 14, 2018·4 min readEvidence Mounts for Increased Alzheimer’s and Suicide Risks in Polluted CitiesA 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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 8, 2018·4 min readAir Pollution Linked to Brain Alterations and Cognitive Impairment in ChildrenResearchers 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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 13, 2017·5 min readIncreased Air Pollution Linked to Bad Teenage BehaviorUSC 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
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 8, 2017·4 min readTraffic Pollution Prevents Children’s Brains From Reaching Their Full PotentialPrevious 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
AutismFeatured·June 23, 2017·7 min readIncreased Risk for Autism When Genetic Variation and Air Pollution MeetPeople 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
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 22, 2017·3 min readAir Pollution May Disrupt SleepA new study suggests air pollution could be a reason for sleep disruptions.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 5, 2017·6 min readLiving Close to Major Roads Linked to Slightly Increased Dementia RiskA 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
FeaturedPsychology·November 3, 2016·5 min readSunshine Matters a Lot to Mental Health: Temperature, Pollution and Rain Not So MuchWhen 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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·September 6, 2016·2 min readToxic Air Pollution Nanoparticles Found in the Human BrainResearchers 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 14, 2016·3 min readHow Environmental Toxin Dioxin Alters Brain Development: Mouse StudyA new study sheds light on how exposure to an environmental toxin can have implications for the developing brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 12, 2016·9 min readAir Pollution Emerges as a Leading Risk Factor for Stroke WorldwideAccording to researchers, air pollution has become one of the leading global risk factors for stroke.Read More