FeaturedNeuroscience·March 9, 2026·7 min readFitter Brains Get a Bigger Boost from Every WorkoutNew research suggests that improving your aerobic fitness (VO2 Max) actually trains your brain to produce higher levels of the neuroprotective protein BDNF after exercise.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 9, 2026·7 min readNew Technology Unlocks More Autism Gene VarientsScientists use a new "long-read" technology to find the hidden genetic mutations behind autism that traditional tests missed.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 9, 2026·8 min readSingle Workout Sparks Brain Ripples in HumansScientists have finally seen "memory ripples" in the human brain sparked by just 20 minutes of exercise.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·March 8, 2026·10 min readHow Invasive Moths Use Magnetic and Visual Cues to MigrateScientists discover that fall armyworms use a sophisticated internal compass to integrate magnetic fields and visual landmarks for long-distance travel.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 4, 2026·7 min readCocaine Addiction is a Biological Rewiring, Not a ChoiceNew research reveals how a single protein acts as a genetic switch, hijacking the brain's memory center to fuel cocaine addiction.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 2, 2026·6 min readBrain’s Family Tree: A New Theory of Neural Self-OrganizationA new theory of brain development suggests that neurons find their place by staying near their relatives, rather than following distant chemical signals.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 27, 2026·8 min readDopamine Surprise Gives Human Movements a Measurable Speed BoostUnexpected 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 23, 2026·7 min readThe Brain Ignores Itching When You’re StressedIn 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 19, 2026·8 min readThe Oxytocin Switch That Controls Your Social VibeIt’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.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 18, 2026·9 min readSocial Competition Can Turn Nurturing Dads into Neglectful OnesIs 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.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 18, 2026·9 min readMapping Technology Reveals the Brain’s Secret Protein FactoriesDNA is just the beginning. A new mapping technology reveals that brain cells produce proteins at wildly different rates, providing a missing link in our understanding of neurological disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 17, 2026·8 min readDMT Myth? Study Finds No Evidence of “Spirit Molecule” Rat Brains"The Spirit Molecule" might be a ghost. A new study finds no evidence that the brain naturally produces or stores DMT, debunking a long-held theory in psychedelic science.Read More
