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Antidepressant harms baby neurons in lab-grown ‘mini-brains’

Researchers have demonstrated the use of stem-cell-derived ‘mini-brains’ to detect harmful side effects of a common drug on the developing brain. Mini-brains are miniature human brain models, developed with human cells and barely visible to the human eye, whose cellular mechanisms mimic those of the developing human brain. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on February 21, 2020

Think all BPA-free products are safe? Not so fast, scientists warn

Using ‘BPA-free’ plastic products could be as harmful to human health — including a developing brain — as those products that contain the controversial chemical, suggest scientists. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the […]

Published on February 20, 2020

Exposure to cleaning products in first 3 months of life increases risk of childhood asthma

New research shows that frequent exposure to common household cleaning products can increase a child’s risk of developing asthma. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success […]

Published on February 20, 2020