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·February 27, 2026·8 min read

Dopamine Surprise Gives Human Movements a Measurable Speed Boost

Unexpected rewards can make people move faster in just milliseconds. The findings show that movement vigor mirrors dopamine-based reward prediction signals and could provide a simple way to track brain health in disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and depression.

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·February 24, 2026·8 min read

Boosting Mitochondria to Enhance Long-Term Memory

Overclocking the brain. Scientists discover how to boost mitochondrial energy to turn short-term experiences into long-term memories with just a single session.

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·February 24, 2026·9 min read

Beyond Fear: Amygdala is the Brain’s Strategic Mediator

It’s time to retire the "fear center" label. Scientists discover that the amygdala is actually a strategic arbiter that helps the brain navigate complex choices.

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·February 23, 2026·5 min read

Moving Beyond Dopamine to Treat Schizophrenia

Dopamine isn't the whole story. A massive new review outlines the next generation of schizophrenia therapies that target the immune system, the gut, and cognitive receptors.

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·February 23, 2026·7 min read

The Brain Ignores Itching When You’re Stressed

In a crisis, the last thing you want to do is scratch. Scientists discover the brain's "mute button" that silences itch during stress—and why it fails in chronic conditions.

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·February 21, 2026·7 min read

Mounjaro’s Active Ingredient Slashes Alcohol Intake

From weight loss to sobriety. New research reveals how the active ingredient in Mounjaro "mutes" the brain's reward system to slash alcohol cravings.

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·February 19, 2026·10 min read

Ghost in the Machine: Exposing the Hidden Personalities of AI

Researchers develop a method to expose and steer hidden concepts, biases, and personalities within Large Language Models (LLMs).

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·February 19, 2026·10 min read

Blood Test Can Predict When Alzheimer’s Symptoms Will Start

A new study reveals a p-tau217 "blood clock" that predicts the onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms within three to four years.

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·February 19, 2026·8 min read

The Oxytocin Switch That Controls Your Social Vibe

It’s the brain’s social thermostat. Scientists have discovered the protein that controls the slow, steady drip of oxytocin that works alongside serotonin to prime us for human connection.

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·February 19, 2026·8 min read

Hypothalamus Signal Build Endurance After Exercise

A new study reveals that SF1 neurons in the hypothalamus are required for the body to gain endurance after exercise, acting as a master coordinator for muscle remodeling.

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·February 18, 2026·6 min read

Why Some Brains Are Biologically Unable to Process Loss

Grief shouldn't be a life sentence. Researchers are uncovering why some brains get "stuck" in a cycle of craving and longing after the loss of a loved one.

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·February 18, 2026·9 min read

Social Competition Can Turn Nurturing Dads into Neglectful Ones

Is neglect a molecular choice? Scientists have discovered a brain switch that can turn a "Dad-of-the-Year" into a neglectful parent based on his environment.