Scientists have unveiled the first draft atlas of the developing brain

Scientists have unveiled the first draft atlas of the developing brain

By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Scientists have reached a milestone in an ambitious initiative to determine how many types of brain cells originate and mature from the earliest embryonic and fetal stages to adulthood, knowledge that could point to new ways to combat certain brain-related diseases such as autism and schizophrenia. The researchers said … Read more

“These things are increasing exponentially in our world”

“These things are increasing exponentially in our world”

Plastic pollution isn’t just an ocean problem anymore—it’s a lot closer to home than you think. A recent study found that the average human brain may contain the microplastic equivalent of five plastic bottle caps. The New York Times delved deeper into the topic with a study in February showing that scientists are just beginning … Read more