FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 21, 2026·9 min readAI Identifies Appendix Removal and Diet as Alzheimer’s RisksA massive AI study identifies appendix removal and long-term gut microbiome disruption as key drivers of Alzheimer’s risk.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·April 21, 2026·7 min readMidlife Hobbies Outperform Genetic Alzheimer’s RiskA 10-year longitudinal study finds that diverse lifestyle activities in midlife are more powerful than the APOE ε4 gene in shaping cognitive health.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 21, 2026·7 min readAlzheimer’s Brains Share a Genetic Signature with Some CancersA study finds that Alzheimer’s is driven by cancer-like mutations in the brain's immune cells, which may enter from the blood and trigger lethal brain inflammation.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 17, 2026·9 min readNew Blueprint for Brain RepairZebra finches grow new neurons that "bully" their way through the brain, a discovery that explains why humans might have evolved to limit brain regeneration to protect existing memories.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 17, 2026·8 min readCould Alzheimer’s Begin in the Nerves, Not the Brain?Researchers using "human-on-a-chip" technology have found that Alzheimer's-related movement issues may start in the peripheral nerves, rather than the brain, offering a new path for early diagnosis.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·April 16, 2026·7 min readWhy Men and Women Process Mental Risk DifferentlyA high-resolution study of 30 adult brains reveals over 3,000 genes with sex-biased expression. These findings link molecular sex differences to the prevalence of disorders like ADHD and Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 14, 2026·8 min readBlood Test Predicts Alzheimer’s Years Before ScansA blood test for pTau217 can predict Alzheimer's pathology and cognitive decline years before brain scans show abnormalities.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 14, 2026·10 min readNasal Spray Reverses Brain Aging and InflammationA new two-dose nasal spray reverses brain aging by delivering microRNAs directly to the brain. The therapy reduces "neuroinflammation" and restores memory within weeks.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 12, 2026·7 min readHealthy Plant-Based Eating Lowers Dementia RiskDoes a plant-based diet prevent Alzheimer's? New research from shows that healthful plant-based diets lower dementia risk by 7%, while unhealthful plant-based diets increase risk.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 9, 2026·8 min readVirtual Hippocampus: Pinpointing Alzheimer’s “Tipping Points”Researchers are developing a multiscale model of the hippocampus to identify why specific neurons are vulnerable to Alzheimer's. The virtual testbed aims to find therapeutic tipping points before memory loss becomes irreversible.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 9, 2026·7 min readMicronutrients Could Stop Brain Bleeding in Alzheimer’s TreatmentResearchers have found that combining Alzheimer’s medications with molecules derived from grapes and turmeric is more effective and safer than current treatments, potentially reducing risks of brain swelling.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 8, 2026·10 min readBrain’s Unique Wiring Determines How Alzheimer’s SpreadsA 10-year study proves that Alzheimer’s tau tangles spread via an individual's unique neural connections. The findings confirm that targeting tau as it travels between synapses could halt the disease's progression.Read More
