Childhood junk food may rewire the brain for life
Children who regularly eat high-fat, high-sugar foods may experience lasting changes in the brain that continue long after their diets improve, according to a new study from University College Cork…
The 98% mystery: Scientists just cracked the code on “junk DNA” linked to Alzheimer’s
When people picture DNA, they often imagine a set of genes that shape our physical traits, influence behavior, and help keep our cells and organs functioning. But genes make up…
Running fixes what junk food breaks in the brain
Researchers at University College Cork, led by Professor Yvonne Nolan, have uncovered the specific metabolic processes that explain how exercise helps offset the harmful behavioral effects of eating a Western-style…
European Space Agency in Talks with SpaceX for Global Initiative on Space Junk Reduction
The European Space Agency (ESA) is currently in discussions with SpaceX about the possibility of the American aerospace giant joining an international initiative to tackle the ever-growing issue of space…
Take it from the rats: A junk food diet can cause long-term damage to adolescent brains
A new USC-led study on rats that feasted on a high-fat, sugary diet raises the possibility that a junk food-filled diet in teens may disrupt their brains’ memory ability for…