FeaturedNeuroscience·March 20, 2026·5 min readGS Enzymes Build the Brain’s WiringA new study reveals that the enzyme Glutamine Synthetase (GS) is the "master architect" of postnatal brain wiring.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 20, 2026·8 min readRNA Recycling Extends LifespanResearchers discover that the enzyme RNASEK slows aging and extends lifespan by clearing out "toxic" circular RNA that accumulates in cells over time.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·March 20, 2026·10 min readAlcohol, Tobacco, and Opioid Addictions Share Genetic RootsIt’s in the wiring. A massive study reveals that the genetic risk for addiction is mostly shared across all substances and linked to the brain’s "impulse control" center.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 18, 2026·11 min readGene Linking Schizophrenia to Decision-Making FoundScientists identify the genetic mutation that stops the brain from updating its version of reality, offering a new target for schizophrenia treatment.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 17, 2026·8 min readMapping Gene Activity in the Living Human BrainNew research identifies the specific "genetic software" that drives real-time neurotransmission in living humans, offering a new frontier for psychiatric treatment.Read More
Neuroscience·March 13, 2026·7 min readHigh-Altitude Gene Helps Heal Myelin DamageScientists have discovered a "high-altitude" molecule that can rebuild damaged nerve coatings, offering new hope for MS patients.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·March 12, 2026·10 min readMajor Risk Factor for Rare Early-Onset Dementia FoundScientists discover a massive genetic risk factor for a rare form of FTD, proving that "personality-changing" dementia has a clear biological cause.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·March 12, 2026·7 min readFive High-Risk Neuron Groups Identified in ALS and FTDNew research reveals five specific types of neurons that are the primary targets of ALS and FTD, paving the way for cell-specific therapies.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 11, 2026·11 min readHow Aging Unlocks Hidden DNA in the BrainScientists create an unprecedented atlas of 1 million cells to show how the aging brain rewires itself at the epigenetic level.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 11, 2026·8 min readAdult Neurons Retain a Molecular Record of Their BirthNew research reveals that every neuron in the adult brain carries a molecular record of exactly when and where it was born.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·March 11, 2026·8 min readBringing Sight Back: Photoreceptor Cell Death Is ReversibleScientists discover that dying eye cells can be rescued by clearing out "toxic batteries," potentially preventing permanent blindness.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·March 6, 2026·7 min readVision Rescued: How Stem Cells “Rehabilitate” the Dying EyeNew research reveals that transplanted stem cells act as a dynamic repair crew, preserving vision for the equivalent of 20 human years.Read More
