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Toxic exposure creates epigenetic disease risk over 20 generations
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (704+ words) PULLMAN, Wash. " A single exposure to a toxic fungicide during pregnancy can increase the risk of disease for 20 subsequent generations " with inherited health problems worsening many generations after exposure. The research has implications for deciphering rising disease rates among humans,…...
Ancestral Toxin Exposure Shapes 20 Generations
3+ week, 6+ day ago (392+ words) This study really does say that this is not going to go away," said Skinner, a professor in the School of Biological Sciences and founding director of the Center for Reproductive Biology. We need to ... The ancestral exposure to toxins…...
Maternal smoking during pregnancy may be linked to higher blood pressure in children, NIH study finds
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (172+ words) image:The ECHO Cohort Consortium is a research program supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with the mission to enhance the health of children for generations to come. ECHO Cohort investigators study the effects of a broad range…...
Researchers issue warning about invisible threat that could impact newborns' brain development: 'Further steps are needed"
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (429+ words) Prenatal exposure to air pollution may impact newborns' brain development, according to new research summarized by PsyPost. However, scientists are still exploring the potential long-term implications. The researchers' findings also indicated that timing of the exposure may be relevant: Higher…...
Researchers raise alarm on overlooked hazard impacting child brain development: 'All of us are exposed"
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (353+ words) A new study completed at Oregon Health and Science University uncovered disturbing impacts of air pollutants on children's developing brains. A team of physician-scientists analyzed data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study. It offered a look at the brain…...
Accurate Subtyping of Attention Deficit Disorder Linked to Improved Treatment Outcomes
3+ week, 2+ day ago (254+ words) Clinical experts note that accurate subtyping plays a central role in developing individualized treatment plans. When symptom profiles are carefully evaluated, interventions can be tailored to address the specific functional impairments experienced by each patient. "ADD presents differently across age…...
Dr. Randy Cale’s Terrific Parenting: Why mornings are hard for some ADHD brains — and what helps
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (825+ words) Most people think of ADHD as a problem of attention, impulse control, or restless energy. And for practical purposes, it is. Those are the symptoms that show up in classrooms, offices, and family dinners. But underneath all of that noise,…...
Entering the Field of Work-Integrated Learning: Finding Your Path as a Practitioner
1+ week, 2+ day ago (348+ words) " March 13, 2026   Fiscal 2025-2026, Learning & Teaching, News By Jamie Noakes, President, ACE-WIL B.C./Yukon March marks National Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) month in Canada, a time to recognize the role of experiential learning in connecting students, employers, and post-secondary institutions. At this time,…...
For professors, course evaluations help improve teaching, inform future courses
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (1078+ words) Please complete your course feedback forms!" Every Brown student who logs into Canvas during the last few weeks of the semester is familiar with this message. Even though some students may dread seeing the persistent pop-up, course evaluations help professors…...
How to Host a Successful Student Event
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (349+ words) Of course, there's a big difference between hosting any old student event and a successful student event. In this post, we'll run through some top tips that'll put you on the right path. First thing first " believe that you can…...