A new study shows that gene therapy can significantly improve hearing in both children and adults with congenital deafness caused by mutations in the OTOF […]
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Forever Chemicals May Disrupt Brain Development
Despite its reputation as a safer chemical, PFHxA—a short-chain PFAS—may cause long-term behavioral changes when exposure occurs early in development. Researchers found that male mice […]
Kids Outsmart AI in Puzzle Game That Builds Critical Thinking
A new puzzle-based game helps children recognize where artificial intelligence still struggles. The game features ARC tasks—visual logic puzzles that are easy for humans but […]
Drug-Coated Neural Implants Reduce Immune Rejection
A new study shows that coating neural prosthetic implants with the anti-inflammatory drug dexamethasone helps reduce the body’s immune response and scar tissue formation. This […]
Aging May Not Equal Chronic Inflammation
A new global study challenges the long-held belief that chronic inflammation is a universal marker of aging. Researchers compared industrialized populations with Indigenous groups and […]
TikTok ADHD Misinformation Can Mislead Young Minds
College students increasingly turn to TikTok for information, including on mental health. A new study found that exposure to misinformation about ADHD on the platform […]