A groundbreaking study reveals that lead exposure nearly two million years ago may have influenced human evolution and language development. Researchers found that early Homo sapiens had a genetic advantage over Neanderthals, enhancing their communication skills in toxic environments.
A team of scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine has unveiled how glutamate activates brain receptors using advanced cryo-EM imaging, paving the way for novel treatments for epilepsy and other neurological conditions.
