Effects of chemical mixtures: Neurotoxic effects add up

Chemicals are omnipresent today: they enter our bodies through food, air or the skin. But how do these complex mixtures of chemicals affect our health? In a study published in

Fatty acids in umbilical cord blood might cause autism spectrum disorder, study suggests

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects learning capability and social behavior of people. Over the past few decades, awareness regarding ASD has increased, especially regarding its

Meta-learning of motor skills in the dorsal premotor cortex of the brain

Researchers at University of Tsukuba have discovered that the dorsal premotor cortex serves a “meta-learning” function, overseeing and regulating physical movements. Once believed to be limited to movement planning, this