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Ever-increasing numbers of studies on the effects of microplastics in human brains are being published, and talked about, and evidence continues to show rather large amounts of plastics in human ...

Mini-organs grown in labs are no longer science fiction. As organoids mimic the brain, liver, and even eyes, they’re reshaping how we approach medicine and forcing us into new ethical dilemmas.

Why are humans special? Spoken language, among many other characteristics, distinguishes us from all other species. For a long time, scientists have been curious about the genetic foundations of ...

Microplastics and nanoplastics (MNP), tiny pieces of plastic between 500 micrometers and one nanometer, are all over the Earth, and in our bodies, even though we can’t see them. We use lots of plastic ...

A common yellow food dye, tartrazine, or FD&C (Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics) Yellow #5, is used in snack chips (specifically Doritos), candy, soda, and cosmetics. The dye gives products that bright ...

Neuroscientists studying childbirth found different effects on brain cortex volume for those recovering from a natural delivery or C-section. Bearing a child unquestionably changes your life, but how ...

Panic attacks aren’t yet fully understood, but researchers have found a new neuronal pathway that may hold some answers. For many, public speaking is the stuff of nightmares. It can give you sweaty ...

We use and dispose of plastics every day. From toothbrushes and water bottles to food wrappers and Band-Aids, plastics are all around us. Although there have been many efforts made to limit the ...

Matabele ants of sub-Saharan Africa are the only other known species to recognize infections and be able to use antibiotics for treatment. The world of ants is a medieval one. Tiny kingdoms in life or ...

Scientists examine how soil microbial communities resume ecosystem functioning after a wildfire, with a focus on the effects of dispersal. In the aftermath of a wildfire, soil microbial communities ...