Many U.S. troops who fired vast numbers of artillery rounds against the Islamic State developed mysterious, life-shattering mental and physical problems. But the military struggled to understand what was wrong.
Tag: Nerves and Nervous System
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You May Have This Blobby Animal to Thank for Your Nervous System
Researchers propose that placozoans, one of the simplest kinds of animals, may contain the blueprint for the neurons of more complex creatures.
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E.P.A. Proposes Tighter Limits on Lead Dust in Homes and Child Care Facilities
Under the proposed rules, any amount of lead dust in floors and window sills would qualify as “hazardous” and require abatement.
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Los colombianos con la enfermedad de Huntington olvidados por la ciencia
Con el fin de indagar sobre la enfermedad de Huntington, unos investigadores contactaron a familias colombianas que viven con esa aflicción. Cuarenta años después, los científicos recién hacen seguimiento, esperando que no sea demasiado tarde.
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Sought Out by Science, and Then Forgotten
Four decades ago, medical researchers reached out to ailing families in Colombia for insights into Huntington’s disease. Scientists are just now following up, hoping it’s not too late.