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Air pollution linked to changes in newborn brain development
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Air pollution linked to changes in newborn brain development
A new study has found that pregnant women’s exposure to air pollution is associated with delayed maturation of the brains in newborn children. These concerns centre around the development of myelin, the protective coating around nerve fibers that acts as insulation, allowing brain cells to communicate quickly and efficiently. When its development is delayed, those brain signals travel more slowly, which could affect a child’s learning and cognit…
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