Oito de 15 cérebros examinados na pesquisa que contou com cientistas da Universidade de São Paulo (USP) tinham microplásticos em seus bulbos olfativos
Leiden University
Leiden University was founded in 1575 and is one of the leading international research universities in Europe. The University has seven faculties: Law, Archeaology, Social Sciences, Humanities, Medicine, Natural Sciences and Governance & Global Affairs, spread over campuses in both Leiden and The Hague. Our motto is Praesidium Libertatis – Bastion of Freedom.
Leiden University harbors pioneering research and teaching based on a wide diversity of academic disciplines. The university has excellent research facilities and renowned collections, and a strong and intricate knowledge infrastructure. Over 33,000 students and almost 8,000 staff members form an open, active and engaged University community, with a deep-rooted academic freedom and an intrinsic international orientation. They are driven by the desire to know, understand, interpret and create. They work together to answer the questions of today and keep an eye to the questions of tomorrow.
Links
Articles
El asesinato del líder de Hezbolá, Hassan Nasrallah, ha dejado al grupo militante libanés sin líder. Pero la historia nos dice que Israel no puede ocupar territorio en Líbano durante un periodo sostenido.
The killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has left the Lebanon-based militant group leaderless, but history tells us that Israel cannot occupy territory in Lebanon for any sustained period.
Eight out of the 15 brains studied had microplastics in their olfactory bulbs.
Girls generally have a better relationship with their families and teachers, while boys are more invested in friendship networks.
The flowers some people dismiss as weeds have evolved fascinating ways to survive harsh places.
Analysis of thousands of patent applications sheds new light on hidden wild harvests.
Pesquisadores americanos escanearam os cérebros dos participantes antes, durante e depois de ingerirem os chamados “cogumelos mágicos”
Researchers in American scanned the ‘hell out of’ participants brains while they tripped on mushrooms.
Soutenir des régimes par des hommes forts locaux est souvent risqué pour les Européens. Une leçon qui reste à être assimilée.
Há falhas fundamentais na pesquisa sobre psicodélicos, seu potencial ainda é intrigante
There are fundamental flaws in psychedelics research. But I’m still intrigued by their potential.
The next Nato leader will need all his consensus-building skill and pragmatism to steer the organisation through an era of ‘polycrisis’.
Nanoplastics have been found in the brain, lungs, arteries, semen and placenta. But the harms are still unknown.
Les résultats d'une nouvelle étude remettent en question l'idée traditionnelle selon laquelle l'adoption d'un régime alimentaire à base de végétaux n'a commencé qu'avec l'avènement de l'agriculture.
Findings from a new study challenge the traditional view that a heavy reliance on plant-based diets started only with the advent of agriculture.
Giraffes show remarkable genetic differences between populations.
Para os gregos antigos, a maneira como um filósofo morria deveria refletir sua vida e seus ensinamentos.
Quand Henk Hoekstra a commencé son doctorat, les turbulences atmosphériques et les imperfections optiques empêchaient d’observer avec précision la matière noire. Aujourd’hui, Euclid change la donne.
For the Ancient Greeks, the way a philosopher died was meant to reflect their lives and teachings.
Authors
-
Lecturer in History and International Studies, Leiden University
-
Assistant Professor, Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA), Leiden University
-
Research Fellow, The Netherlands Institute for the Near East, Leiden University
-
PhD Candidate in English Literature, Leiden University
-
Assistant Professor of Art and Architecture Before 1600, Leiden University
-
Professor of Technological Innovations in Neuropsychology, Leiden University
-
Research Fellow in the Institute for History, Leiden University
-
Postdoctoral Researcher in Neuropsychology, Leiden University
-
Assistant Professor, Department of Health, Medical and Neuropsychology, Leiden University
-
PhD student, Governance and Global Affairs, Leiden University
-
PhD Candidate, Institute of Environmental Sciences, Leiden University
-
Assistant Professor, Ecology, Leiden University
-
Assistant professor of International Relations at the Institute of Political Science, Leiden University
-
Research Fellow in Anthropology, Leiden University
-
Guest Researcher, Centre for Arts in Society, Leiden University