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Green Beat

All the latest in environmental issues – Green Solutions Through Science App detects microplastics from common products Microplastics and nanoplastics are increasingly found in our food, water and air due to the degradation of plastic materials such as water bottles, bags, utensils and takeaway containers. Nanoplastics are especially concerning because their small size and large […]

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Life Lines

Interesting slices of life Mother’s gut microbiome affects baby’s brain development A recent study found that a mother’s gut microbiome during pregnancy influences her baby’s brain development. In mice, the presence of the bacteria Bifidobacterium breve in the mother’s gut supported healthy foetal brain development. Researchers observed that foetuses of mothers given Bifidobacterium breve had […]

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The Pulse

Medical findings for a healthier body Restoring the ageing brain’s waste-disposal system Recent research highlights a link between neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and the brain’s reduced ability to clear harmful waste, which affects healthy brain and body function. Ageing slows the brain’s waste-removal process, known as the glymphatic system. The glymphatic system […]

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How grief rewires the brain

The devastation of loss can evoke physical symptoms, such as exhaustion, insomnia and, of course, crying. But it’s not just our bodies that are affected. Neuroscience reveals that grief rewires our brain. By understanding how, we can strive towards healthy healing after loss.

Microbiome

How to Create a Thriving Microbiome

Within our gut lies a bustling microbial ecosystem, home to trillions of microorganisms that outnumber our human cells. This dynamic community is more than just a biological marvel – it’s a vital force that profoundly influences our overall health and wellbeing.