The amount of microplastics in the human brain appears to be increasing over time: Concentrations rose by roughly 50 percent ...

What makes the human brain unique? A Yale study unlocks new insights into genetic changes that shaped our evolution.

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This is an example of having a growth mindset. Someone who has a fixed mindset, on the other hand, might sit down to paint for the first time, become frustrated that their painting looks nothing like ...

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The human body is a key subject of research by scientists worldwide. A biomedical engineering research team led by Professor ...

Postdoctoral scholar Daniela Soto has earned a prestigious fellowship from HHMI with eight years of funding to study the ...

Cognitively normal human brain samples collected at autopsy in early 2024 contained more tiny shards of plastic than samples collected eight years prior, according to a new study. Overall ...

Key cells in the brain, neurons, form networks by exchanging signals, enabling the brain to learn and adapt at incredible speed. Researchers have now developed a 3D-printed 'brain-like environment' ...