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·April 2, 2026·7 min read

Mono Linked to a Threefold Increase in MS Risk

A study of nearly 19,000 people reveals that a history of infectious mononucleosis (mono) triples the risk of developing Multiple Sclerosis. The findings suggest that preventing Epstein-Barr virus infections could be a key strategy in reducing MS cases.

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·April 2, 2026·8 min read

Poised Genes Time the Brain’s Growth

How does the brain time its own development? A new study explores histone bivalency—an epigenetic "red and green light" system that prevents premature neuron maturation and helps adult brains respond to stress and injury.

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·April 1, 2026·9 min read

Test Maps Circadian Rhythm Via Hair Sample

Researchers developed a non-invasive hair-follicle test to determine a person's internal clock. Analyzing 17 genes, the study reveals how age, gender, and especially lifestyle synchronize our biological rhythms.

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·March 31, 2026·10 min read

How Slow Waves During Sleep Take Over to Clear Metabolic Trash

Researchers have developed a non-invasive MRI method to measure the brain’s self-cleansing process. The study reveals that during sleep, vascular pulsations take control of brain dynamics to accelerate waste removal.

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·March 31, 2026·8 min read

High IQ and High Status Share the Same Genes

A new study reveals that genetics explain up to 98% of the correlation between IQ and socioeconomic status. Researchers found that while upbringing matters, innate intelligence—driven largely by heredity—is the primary predictor of adult success.

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·March 31, 2026·9 min read

Imagination Lives in the Brain’s “Meaning Centers”

Researchers have found that imagination is not just a "copy" of sensation. Instead, mental imagery relies on high-level association networks that process meaning and holistically organize scenes and language.

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·March 30, 2026·7 min read

Irregular Bedtime Doubles Cardiac Risk

Does an irregular sleep schedule cause heart disease? New research links inconsistent bedtimes to a 2x higher risk of cardiovascular events. Discover why your "bedtime window" is a key predictor of heart health.

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·March 30, 2026·6 min read

Perfect Timing for Memory Identified

Researchers used sea slug neurons to find the optimal interval for learning. Their findings suggest that a 24-hour gap between learning sessions triggers a unique cellular mechanism that solidifies long-term memory.

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·March 28, 2026·9 min read

How Intestinal Cells Trigger Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have discovered that gut lining cells trigger the neuroinflammation seen in Multiple Sclerosis. By mistakenly "presenting" antigens, these cells create pathogenic Th17 cells that migrate to the brain and spinal cord.

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·March 26, 2026·7 min read

Meta’s TRIBE AI: A New Foundation Model Decoding Human Brain Activity

Meta AI introduces TRIBE, a transformative foundation model that predicts human brain responses to vision and audition. By leveraging "in-silico" simulations, TRIBE offers a 70-fold increase in resolution, enabling researchers to decode neural patterns across different languages and individuals without new scans.

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·March 26, 2026·8 min read

The Natural “Biological Clock” of Stroke Recovery

High-intensity therapy in the first two weeks after a stroke does not improve hand recovery more than standard care. Natural biological repair seems to dominate the early phase of healing.

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·March 26, 2026·6 min read

Attention Failures May Predict Dementia Better Than Memory

A new study argues that attention impairment, not memory loss, should be the central focus for early dementia diagnosis. The research highlights how "attentional overload" impacts daily life and suggests new ways to improve care.