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Standard tests can miss “chemobrain” memory issues

A new study found that standard memory tests, such as word-pair or list-learning tests, may fail to detect the real-life memory problems reported by many female breast cancer survivors after chemotherapy. Story-based tests, on the other hand, revealed significant memory difficulties in these women.

SourceDe Gruyter Brill·JournalTranslational Neuroscience·TypeObservational study·DateAug 25, 2026

What Godzilla can teach us about Donald Trump

A new paper by Professor Robert Boatright argues that Showa period Godzilla films provide a deeper and more informative representation of Trump's political career. The films' narrative arcs parallel Trump's presidency, including his conflicts with other powerful figures and the fate of his allies. By analyzing these allegorical framewo...

SourceDe Gruyter Brill·JournalThe Forum·TypeContent analysis·DateJul 29, 2026

Emerging evidence links tire pollution to Alzheimer’s risk

A new study links tire pollution to Alzheimer's disease through the exposure to 6PPD-quinone, a chemical formed from shaved-off tire particles. The researchers used computational methods to identify key genes that predict Alzheimer's disease and found strong binding of 6PPD-quinone to these genes.

SourceDe Gruyter Brill·JournalOpen Medicine·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 6, 2026