Neurons in certain brain areas integrate ‘what’ and ‘when’ information to discern hidden order in events happening in real ...

In the quest for the fountain of youth, scientists may have stumbled upon an unexpected ally: a colorless compound found in microalgae.

Exposure to certain pollutants, like fine particles (PM2.5) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), during pregnancy and childhood is associated with differences in the microstructure of the brain s white matter, ...

Every tapeworm is less a single individual than a chain of organisms, connected, one to the next, by ropy lateral nerves. The ...

George Washington University epidemiologist Jordan Kuiper explains what we know about microplastics and what their health ...

A study using a tiny roundworm could pave the way for new treatments for neurodegenerative disorders. Researchers linked the worm gene swip-10 to copper regulation -- a vital element for brain health ...

Scientists discovered a link between copper regulation and neurodegeneration, using the worm gene swip-10. Their findings ...

if a human becomes infected, the worms can spread to the eye, brain or other organs and 'lead to swelling of the brain and ...

Symptoms of raccoon roundworm typically appear between one and four weeks after exposure to eggs, according to county public health officials. They can include nausea, tiredness, lack of attention, ...

Two people in Los Angeles have been infected with Baylisascaris procyonis, or raccoon roundworm. It is a raccoon-borne ...

The infestation was confirmed by doctors at the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, who discovered parasites in her brain, eyes, muscles and other parts of her body (emphasis ours ...