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‘Forever chemicals’ influence the development and function of the brain

Some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are poorly degradable and are also known as "forever chemicals." They adversely affect health and can lead to...

New population model identifies phases of human dispersal across Europe

An interdisciplinary research team from the University of Cologne's Institute of Geophysics and Meteorology and the Department of Prehistoric Archaeology has developed a new...

Prescribing nature can improve happiness and reduce anxiety

A £5.77m cross-governmental funded project has shown that expanding access to Green Social Prescribing can promote wellbeing and improve mental health. Researchers from the University...

Levels of one ‘forever chemical’ are increasing in groundwater

Rain and water in ponds and lakes slowly seeps into the soil, moving through minute cracks to refill underground aquifers. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances...

Novel immunotherapy improves recovery from spinal cord injury

Severe injuries to the spinal cord damage nerve cells, disrupt communication with the brain and rest of the body, and lead to lasting disabilities...

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