Why it’s unlikely Mount Vesuvius really turned a brain to glass
A brain transmuted into glass by the famous volcano should have been impossible. Some scientists say it still is.
Australian scientists solve decades-long Parkinson’s mystery
In a breakthrough for people living with Parkinson’s, a new study has finally determined the structure of a protein linked to ...
Do you really have a spoonful of microplastics in your brain?
Microplastics have been found in the human brain, potentially causing serious health issues such as cell death, immune ...
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5, 2025 — Scientists used positron emission tomography (PET) with edaravone, a drug used to treat ALS, to detect oxidative stress, which leads to brain damage ... seen in human MS form.
Scientists make ‘life-changing’ discovery over protein linked with Parkinson’s
Scientists have made a potentially “life-changing” discovery that could pave the way for new drugs to treat Parkinson’s ...
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‘Alarming’ levels of plastic pollution inside everyone’s brain, warns study – and ‘simple’ way to reduce exposure by 90%
ALARMING” levels of tiny microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs), linked to dementia, are being found in human brain tissue, a ...
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Breakthrough new drug can restore human vision loss, study finds
Myelin, the protective sheath around nerve fibers, plays a crucial role in brain communication. It ensures fast and efficient transmission of electrical signals. When damaged, this insulation breaks ...
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Sunita Williams Stuck In Space: Is NASA Astronaut at Risk of Cancer And Brain Damage After 9 Months On ISS?
NASA planning to bring them back using a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. This prolonged stay has raised concerns about the ...
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Research finds key to treating Alzheimer’s disease
A team of researchers from the University of Cologne has made an important discovery about Alzheimer’s disease. They found ...
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WEHI team makes major strides in the fight against Parkinson's disease
WEHI researchers have made a huge leap forward in the fight against Parkinson's disease, solving a decades-long mystery that paves the way for development of new drugs to treat the condition.