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·May 30, 2025·7 min read

Blood Fat Links Found Between Heart Risk and Alzheimer’s

New research reveals complex relationships between blood lipid levels and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. While small dense LDL cholesterol—linked to heart disease—was associated with increased Alzheimer’s risk, other markers like ApoB48 were linked to reduced risk.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 30, 2025·5 min read

Study Ties Racial Inequality to Psychosis in Young Adults

A new study finds that racial inequality and police violence may significantly contribute to higher rates of psychotic episodes in low-income young adults of color. While individual factors like trauma and drug use have long been studied, this research highlights the powerful role of structural oppression.

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Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·May 30, 2025·5 min read

Common Gene Variant Doubles Dementia Risk, But Only in Men

New research reveals that men who carry two copies of a common genetic variant in the HFE gene are more than twice as likely to develop dementia, while women with the same variant are not affected. The variant, known as H63D, is linked to haemochromatosis and is present in about 1 in 36 people.

Neuroscience

·May 30, 2025·5 min read

Neuroscience and Genetics of ADHD and Neurodevelopment

A leading figure in molecular psychiatry shares how curiosity about DNA led to a career focused on unraveling the biological roots of neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD. By bridging genetics, neuroscience, and psychiatry, their work has illuminated how variations in DNA and environmental influences shape brain development and behavior.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 30, 2025·3 min read

How Early Life Shapes the Adolescent Anxiety Surge

Adolescent anxiety is on the rise globally, and a new Perspective argues that its roots may begin long before birth. Researchers highlight how maternal stress, caregiving quality, and early environmental cues influence the development of brain systems that regulate emotion and executive function.

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·May 30, 2025·3 min read

Tiny Brain Cell Cluster Found to Drive Obesity and Overeating

Scientists have identified a small, specialized group of neurons in the mouse brain that directly influence eating behavior and weight gain. These PNOC/NPY cells, found in the hypothalamus, increase food intake when activated and are also present in the human brain.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience Psychology

·May 30, 2025·5 min read

Depression Across Life Linked to Greater Dementia Risk

A comprehensive new analysis reveals that depression significantly increases the risk of developing dementia, whether it begins in midlife or later in life. Researchers reviewed and re-analyzed data from dozens of studies to clarify when depression most strongly affects dementia risk.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 30, 2025·5 min read

Some Bosses Yell to Feel in Control, Not Just From Stress

New research shows that some supervisors yell at employees not out of stress but intentionally—to boost compliance and reinforce their authority. Unlike those who lash out from burnout and feel remorseful, these bosses report feeling better after the abuse.

Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·May 30, 2025·6 min read

Lab-Designed Peptide Targets Glioblastoma Stem Cells

A newly developed lab-designed molecule, JM2, may offer a promising therapy to combat glioblastoma recurrence by targeting the tumor’s most resilient cells. Researchers discovered that glioblastoma stem cells rely on the protein connexin 43’s interaction with microtubules—an interaction disrupted by JM2.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 29, 2025·5 min read

Caffeine Disrupts Sleep Brainwaves and Delays Nighttime Recovery

A new study reveals that caffeine increases the complexity of brain activity during sleep, especially in younger adults, potentially disrupting the brain’s ability to recover overnight. Researchers used EEG and AI to analyze sleep in 40 adults after caffeine or placebo intake, identifying less predictable brain signals and increased wake-like brainwave patterns.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 29, 2025·16 min read

Emotions Echo: Brainwide Timing Patterns Reveal Roots of Feeling

Emotions help guide our behavior, but when they persist too long or arrive at the wrong time, they can cause serious mental health issues. In a landmark study, researchers mapped brainwide activity patterns triggered by an unpleasant but harmless stimulus—eye puffs—in both humans and mice.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 29, 2025·5 min read

Modeling Brain’s Vesicle Cycle Unlocks Synaptic Secrets

A new computational model has mapped the brain’s vesicle cycle in unprecedented detail, providing fresh insight into how nerve cells communicate. Researchers collaborated to simulate how vesicles—tiny sacs that release neurotransmitters—operate within synapses.

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brain research

Blood Fat Links Found Between Heart Risk and Alzheimer’s

Study Ties Racial Inequality to Psychosis in Young Adults

Common Gene Variant Doubles Dementia Risk, But Only in Men

Neuroscience and Genetics of ADHD and Neurodevelopment

How Early Life Shapes the Adolescent Anxiety Surge

Tiny Brain Cell Cluster Found to Drive Obesity and Overeating

Depression Across Life Linked to Greater Dementia Risk

Some Bosses Yell to Feel in Control, Not Just From Stress

Lab-Designed Peptide Targets Glioblastoma Stem Cells

Caffeine Disrupts Sleep Brainwaves and Delays Nighttime Recovery

Emotions Echo: Brainwide Timing Patterns Reveal Roots of Feeling

Modeling Brain’s Vesicle Cycle Unlocks Synaptic Secrets

Healthy Plant-Based Eating Lowers Dementia Risk

Estrogen Levels at the Moment of Trauma Predict PTSD

Toddler Habits Predict Teenage Fitness

Brain’s Endurance Program: Hypothalamus Remembers Exercise

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