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·April 3, 2026·9 min read

Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Shrinks Neurons

The APOE4 gene triggers a protein called Nell2, which shrinks neurons and causes brain hyperactivity. Lowering Nell2 levels reversed these effects in mice, offering a new target for early Alzheimer's intervention.

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·April 2, 2026·8 min read

Noninvasive Stimulation “Talks” to the Brain’s Memory Center

Neuroscientists have used personalized magnetic stimulation to successfully modulate the deep-seated hippocampus. By mapping individual brain connectivity, the team has created a noninvasive "remote control" for memory and emotion centers.

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·March 30, 2026·7 min read

New BCI Decodes Deep-Brain Thoughts

Researchers developed a lateral ventricular BCI (LV-BCI) that records brain activity from deep within fluid-filled cavities. The expandable "lantern" electrode offers superior long-term stability and 98% accuracy in decoding memory-guided decisions.

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·March 23, 2026·7 min read

Mild Hypoxia Rewires the Preterm Brain Without Direct Injury

Mild hypoxia in preterm babies impairs memory by altering protein channels in the hippocampus. Researchers successfully reversed these deficits in adult models, identifying a potential target for treating long-term cognitive issues.

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·March 20, 2026·7 min read

The Brain’s Compass Keeps Memories Stable

Researchers discover that the brain's "internal compass" remains stable for months, acting as a permanent anchor for memories even as the hippocampus reorganizes.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience Pain Psychology

·March 19, 2026·9 min read

Why Chronic Pain Leads to Depression

New research reveals that the hippocampus acts as a control center for chronic pain, and a specific "inflammatory switch" determines who develops depression.

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·March 17, 2026·8 min read

Mapping the Short-Term Plasticity of Working Memory

New research identifies Munc13-1 as the key protein that allows synapses to "bulk up" during activity, a process essential for holding onto daily information.