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·March 31, 2026·8 min read

Using “Left-Handed” Proteins to Block Alzheimer’s

Researchers designed a "mirror-image" protein that disables amyloid-beta, the primary cause of Alzheimer's plaques. By exploiting molecular chirality, the team created a "right-handed" interceptor that prevents toxic proteins from clumping.

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·March 25, 2026·10 min read

Mapping 30 Million Cells to Unlock Brain Secrets

What makes the human brain unique? A new neocortex atlas mapping 30 million cells reveals the genetic pathways behind human intelligence and brain disorders.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·March 23, 2026·9 min read

Meat Intake Modifies Genetic Dementia Risk

A new 15-year study finds that higher meat intake may protect against dementia and cognitive decline specifically in carriers of the APOE4 "Alzheimer's gene." The findings suggest that precision nutrition based on genetic profiles could be the future of dementia prevention.

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·March 12, 2026·9 min read

Diverse Biological Roots of Alzheimer’s Revealed

Alzheimer's doesn't follow the same biological script for everyone, highlighting critical differences across racial and ethnic groups.

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·March 11, 2026·7 min read

Retinal Scans Differentiate Between Neurodegenerative Diseases

New polarized light technology allows doctors to distinguish between ALS and Alzheimer's with 96% accuracy using a simple retinal scan.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 11, 2026·8 min read

New Blood Test for Alzheimer’s

New research shows that tracking the shape of blood proteins can detect Alzheimer’s and MCI with over 90% accuracy.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 6, 2026·8 min read

Tubulin May Prevent Against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Scientists discover that tubulin prevents brain disease by steering "troublemaker" proteins back to their healthy, productive roles.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·March 5, 2026·10 min read

Single-Injection Immunotherapy That Halts Alzheimer’s

Scientists engineer a single-injection "cellular immunotherapy" that turns ordinary brain cells into amyloid-eating super cleaners.

This image represents the Tau clearing process.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 5, 2026·6 min read

Little-Known Cells May Be Key to Clearing Alzheimer’s Proteins

New research reveals that specialized brain cells called tanycytes are responsible for clearing toxic Alzheimer’s proteins—and when they fail, the disease takes hold.