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·May 14, 2026·6 min read

Brain Immune Cells Drive Compulsive Behavior

Is anxiety an immune response? New research reveals that Hoxb8 microglia, specialized immune cells in the brain, use calcium signaling to switch anxiety and grooming behaviors on and off.

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·May 10, 2026·5 min read

Progesterone Exposure Linked to Gene Alterations in Male Brains

A new study in sheep models shows that male fetuses exposed to high levels of progesterone experience an accumulation of the SRD5A1 gene in the frontal cortex. These findings emphasize the importance of understanding how prenatal hormone exposure shapes neural pathways and predisposes offspring to various health outcomes later in life.

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·March 17, 2026·8 min read

Mapping the Short-Term Plasticity of Working Memory

New research identifies Munc13-1 as the key protein that allows synapses to "bulk up" during activity, a process essential for holding onto daily information.

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·October 20, 2012·3 min read

Researchers Clarify Process Controlling Night Vision

New research reveals the key chemical process that corrects for potential visual errors in low-light conditions. Understanding this fundamental step could lead to new treatments for visual deficits, or might one day boost normal night vision to new levels.