In the first study, a research team from the University of Toronto and the Chinese Academy of Sciences used MRIs to scan the ...

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Pexels We all know that junk food really isn’t good for us – but it tastes so darn great! However, thanks to a range of factors including increased intake of saturated fats and refined sugars, and ...

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The truth is: Brain health doesn’t have to be complicated, even though the brain is the most complex organ we know. Your brain is over 70% water, and the fluids in your brain are vital for its ...

That the human mind treads a delicate line between order and disorder is a radical idea that’s gaining traction - and is changing our understanding of intelligence, consciousness and creativity ...

Bodily functions rise and decline with age, and the brain is no exception. However, the exact trajectory of our brain ...

The Emerging Investigator Series by the journal Materials Horizons features outstanding work by young researchers in the ...

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A leaky blood-brain barrier can cause neuropsychiatric disorders, according to a new study from researchers at the University ...

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In addition to harming non-target insects like bees, it has also been linked to health risks for much larger animals – including us. Now, a new US study suggests those risks may begin before birth.