Scientists are paying increasing attention to pollution that comes from vehicle tires. Unlike exhaust emissions, tiny particles released as tires wear down receive much less public attention, yet they are one of the largest sources of microplastic pollution from road traffic. As these particles mix with ozone in the air, they create a chemical called […]

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Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting millions of older adults worldwide. The disease slowly damages brain cells, causing memory loss, confusion, and problems with thinking and daily activities. Scientists know that changes in the brain begin many years before the first symptoms appear. Because of this, researchers have been searching for […]

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A new study suggests that sleep habits may influence how certain genetic variants affect early brain and cognitive changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Sleep may do more than help the brain recover from a busy day. New research suggests it could also influence how certain genes shape the earliest brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease. [...]