A Larger Striatal Volume is Associated with Increased Adult Psychopathy

Neuroscientists have identified a distinct, measurable difference in brain structure between individuals exhibiting psychopathic traits and those with minimal or no such characteristics. A groundbreaking study, published in the esteemed…

The Adult Brain Harbors Millions of "Silent Synapses" Crucial for Lifelong Learning

MIT neuroscientists have uncovered a surprising feature of the adult brain: it contains millions of "silent synapses," immature connections between neurons that remain inactive until they are needed to help…

Maternal exposure to short-chain PFAS causes persistent memory problems in adult rats

Recent scientific investigations have cast significant doubt on the safety of "short-chain" per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which were originally introduced to replace older, more persistent "long-chain" chemicals. A study…

Italian Competition Authority Launches Investigations into Sephora and Benefit Cosmetics for Marketing Adult Products to Minors

The Italian competition authority, AGCM (Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato), has initiated two formal investigations into LVMH-owned Sephora and Benefit Cosmetics. These probes are examining allegations of unfair…