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Blood filtration may offer new hope for removing microplastics from the body

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For the first time, scientists have shown that an established blood-cleansing procedure could help rid the human body of tiny plastic particles, offering hope for new detox solutions amid rising global contamination. ​​​​​​​Study: Therapeutic apheresis: A promising method to remove microplastics? ​​​​​​​Image Credit: SIVStockStudio / Shutterstock Rising plastics use is associated with massive and widespread environmental contamination … Read more

New framework modernizes traumatic brain injury diagnosis after 50 years

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Advanced tools offer improved insights into patients’ condition and their potential for recovery. What’s new: After more than half a century, assessment of traumatic brain injuries gets an overhaul.  Why it matters: Clinicians say the proposed framework will lead to more accurate diagnoses and treatment, providing more rigorous care for some patients and preventing premature discussions about … Read more

Longer breastfeeding boosts brain growth and thinking skills in teens, study shows

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New research reveals that extended breastfeeding benefits infants and helps adolescents build stronger brains and sharper thinking, highlighting the long-term value of following global breastfeeding recommendations. Study: Sustained breastfeeding associations with brain structure and cognition from late childhood to early adolescence. Image Credit: Kittyfly / Shutterstock Breastfeeding’s neurocognitive benefits on infants and children are generally supported, although … Read more

Gut bacteria and genes jointly shape obesity risk, review reveals hidden links

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A new scientific review uncovers how gut microbes passed from mother to child may hold the key to obesity’s genetic puzzle, offering fresh hope for more effective prevention strategies. Impact of the gut microbiota on BMI via hypothalamic control of appetite and metabolism, and mechanisms that underlie the transgenerational effects of the gut microbiota on … Read more

Study reveals dual role of TEAD proteins in neural development

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Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital found that, in neural development, the same set of proteins involved in cellular self-renewal can also facilitate differentiation with the right binding partner. The fundamental processes that govern neural development are complex and, as findings by scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital demonstrate, the underlying driving forces can even … Read more

Discovery reveals how neuronal ion channels store molecular memory

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Researchers have discovered how an ion channel in the brain’s neurons has a kind of ‘molecular memory’, which contributes to the formation and preservation of lifelong memories. The researchers have identified a specific part of the ion channel at which new drugs for certain genetic diseases could be targeted. The study, led from Linköping University … Read more

Ground-breaking discovery reveals common master switch for brain-related diseases

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The 21st edition of Sustainability Through Science and Technology Summit 2025 (SIPS 2025), dedicated to Prof. Aaron Ciechanover, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, to be held in Cebu, Philippines, from 17-20 November 2025, has confirmed the participation of Davis Joseph as an invited summit plenary lecturer for his recent ground-breaking discovery of the common master switch for numerous … Read more

New short film sheds light on the impact of climate change on brain health

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A powerful new short film, from the FutureNeuro Research Ireland Centre and RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences sheds light on the urgent need to address the impact of climate change on brain health. Produced in collaboration with the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) Climate Change Commission, the film calls for urgent action to … Read more

Red blood cells drive blood vessel damage in diabetes by exporting toxic vesicles

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A new study uncovers how diabetic red blood cells release toxic packages that damage blood vessels, revealing a promising path for preventing serious complications. EVs derived from RBCs of patients with T2D are taken up by the endothelium and impair endothelium-dependent relaxation via an EV-mediated transfer of the prooxidant enzyme Arg1. Proteoglycan remodeling is a … Read more

Zebrafish study reveals hidden dangers of environmental toxins from tires

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Emerging contaminants from rubber tires N-(1,3-Dimethylbutyl)-N’-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD) and its oxidation product 6PPD-quinone (6PPDQ)-are raising new red flags for aquatic ecosystems. A recent study reveals that prolonged exposure to these chemicals at environmentally realistic levels disrupts lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, causes liver injury, and alters behavioral patterns in zebrafish. The research shows that 6PPD primarily accumulates … Read more