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Researchers at The University of Queensland have revealed the crucial role of saturated fatty acids in the brain’s consolidation of memories. Dr Isaac Akefe from UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute has uncovered the molecular mechanism and identified the genes underlying the memory creation process, opening the door to a potential treatment […]

Are firefighters at risk of increased exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in their protective clothing? Last year, a study by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) showed that the textiles used in protective clothing worn by firefighters often contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, a class of chemicals […]