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·December 5, 2025·6 min read

Microplastics Accelerate Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Damage

A new review highlights five major ways microplastics can harm the brain, raising concerns that they may worsen neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. These tiny particles can trigger inflammation, disrupt the blood–brain barrier, generate oxidative stress, impair mitochondria, and damage neurons.

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·October 8, 2025·6 min read

Why Comfort Food Feels Like Medicine for People in Chronic Pain

A new study reveals that more than two-thirds of people living with chronic pain turn to comfort foods—especially chocolate—for emotional relief and distraction during flare-ups. Eating provides temporary pleasure and even mild pain relief, likely due to biological effects of high-calorie foods on the brain’s reward and pain systems.

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·December 17, 2024·4 min read

Being Watched Changes How Your Brain Processes Faces

A new study shows that knowing you're under surveillance triggers a faster, automatic brain response to detect faces and gaze direction. Researchers found that participants monitored via CCTV became hyper-aware of facial stimuli nearly a second faster than those not being watched, even without realizing it.

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·February 21, 2024·4 min read

Genes Play a Key Role in Trust

Genetic factors account for approximately 33% of the variation in trust levels between individuals, highlighting the heritable nature of this crucial social trait. The research utilized data from twins and a comprehensive analysis of previous studies to explore the genetic and environmental influences on trust.

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·December 22, 2023·6 min read

Urban Living’s Impact on Early Childhood Development

A new study highlights the significant impact of urban environments on the growth and development of children during their first 2000 days, from conception to age five. The study synthesized findings from 235 articles across 41 countries, identifying seven key areas of environmental exposure in urban settings.

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·December 11, 2023·4 min read

AI and EEG Transform Silent Thoughts to Text

Researchers created a revolutionary system that can non-invasively convert silent thoughts into text, offering new communication possibilities for people with speech impairments due to illnesses or injuries. The technology uses a wearable EEG cap to record brain activity and an AI model named DeWave to decode these signals into language.

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·October 27, 2023·4 min read

Restoring Vision: Blind “See” Through Sound with Smart Glasses

Researchers pioneered "acoustic touch" technology, allowing individuals with blindness or low vision to "see" using unique sound icons. These smart glasses translate visual data into distinct auditory cues.

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·May 21, 2020·3 min read

Brain’s ‘updating mechanisms’ may create false memories

New evidence suggests the brain can update poorly formed memories with incorrect information, leading to the creation of false memories.

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·December 20, 2019·3 min read

Scientists discover medicinal cannabis substitute for treating Parkinson’s disease

HU-308, a cannabis substitute, can reduce L-dopa induced dyskinesia in Parkinson's patients.

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·February 7, 2019·3 min read

Body Building Supplement May Harm Brain Health

A new study reports the popular body building protein supplement, L-norvaline, can have a negative impact on brain health. Researchers found that in low concentrations, the supplement causes damage to neurons which eventually leads to cell death.