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
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·April 8, 2026·6 min readGlass Half Full: Optimism Lowers Your Dementia RiskA 14-year study of 9,000 adults finds that high optimism reduces dementia risk by 15%. The benefit remains consistent across racial and ethnic groups.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·April 7, 2026·6 min readSingle Immune Switch Drives Both Arthritis and Alzheimer’sResearchers identify TREM-1 as a potent amplifier of the innate immune system. The review suggests that targeting this receptor could provide new treatments for sepsis, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·April 3, 2026·9 min readAlzheimer’s Risk Gene Shrinks NeuronsThe 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.Read More
