UC Berkeley study finds that air pollution exposure during pregnancy can lead to cognitive deficits in children

A study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, has found that exposure to air pollution during pregnancy can lead to cognitive deficits in children. The study, which was published in the journal "Environmental Health Perspectives," found that children who were exposed to high levels of air pollution during pregnancy had lower scores on tests of cognitive function, such as memory, attention, and problem-solving. The study also found that the effects of air pollution exposure were more pronounced in children who were born prematurely or had low birth weight.

UC Berkeley researchers develop new method for detecting early-stage Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a new method for detecting early-stage Alzheimer's disease. The method, which is described in a paper published in the journal "Nature Medicine," involves using a combination of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and machine learning to identify changes in the brain that are associated with the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. The researchers say that the new method is more accurate than existing methods for detecting early-stage Alzheimer's disease, and could help to improve the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.