Tag: brain

Investigating the effect of low sodium concentrations on microglial cells in the brain

In a new study, scientists investigated the impact of low sodium concentrations and their rapid…

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Research shows that breathing can introduce microplastics into the human brain

For the first time, scientists have discovered microscopic microplastics found in the human brain. Researchers…

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Research shows that the attentional state of the brain is determined by a handful of neurons

Noradrenergic neurons in the locus coeruleus (LC) play a key role in the transition from…

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Social media and how it can influence brain development

BATH, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 19: A 12-year-old boy looks at an iPad screen on…

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A wearable brain imaging device sheds light on how babies respond in real-world situations

Mother Mererid and baby Mabli were volunteers in the study. Credit: Liam Collins-Jones/UCL A new…

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Netflix for your brain just dropped… and it’s addictive

Imagine Netflix, but instead of scrolling through corny rom-coms, you're browsing simple ways to finally…

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Zebrafish study investigates how exposure to PFAS affects brain development

Zebrafish larvae in experimental plate for swimming behavior analysis. Credit: Sebastian Gutsfeld / UFZ Due…

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No link between mobile phone use and brain cancer, major report shows

In news that should reassure those glued to their mobile phones all day, a new…

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Research links cardiovascular fitness to brain health

Examples of axial and sagittal MWF parameter maps, averaged across participants with lower, moderate, or…

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Prioritizing the unexpected: New brain mechanism uncovered

Researchers have discovered how two brain areas, the neocortex and the thalamus, work together to…

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