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‘Brain rot’ and digital overload: more myth than menace
In a world where our growing dependence on digital devices and social media is increasingly under fire, the term ‘brain…
Chemicals produced by fires show potential to raise cancer risk
Derek Urwin has a special stake in his work as a cancer control researcher. After undergraduate studies in applied mathematics…
Rising rates of head and neck cancers in England
A new report has revealed a concerning rise in the number of people diagnosed with head and neck cancers in…
World’s largest study of brain volume reveals genetic links to ADHD, Parkinson’s Disease
Ground-breaking research led by QIMR Berghofer scientists has discovered hundreds of genetic variants involved in brain size which are also…
Hoarding disorder: ‘sensory CBT’ treatment strategy shows promise
Rehearsing alternative outcomes of discarding through imagery rescripting shows promise as a treatment strategy for people who hoard, a study…
Tiny magnetic discs offer remote brain stimulation without transgenes
Novel magnetic nanodiscs could provide a much less invasive way of stimulating parts of the brain, paving the way for…
Scientists create first map of DNA modification in the developing human brain
A UCLA-led study has provided an unprecedented look at how gene regulation evolves during human brain development, showing how the…
Breathing and heartbeat influence perception
A study funded by the SNSF highlights previously unknown links between the body and the brain. The findings of this…