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·July 7, 2026·10 min read

Single Cocaine Exposure Leaves a Long-Lasting Genetic Scar

A new study reveals that a single exposure to cocaine induces long-lasting structural changes within dopaminergic neurons in the midbrain's ventral tegmental area.

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·July 6, 2026·10 min read

Multilingualism Subtracts Up to 13 Years from Brain Age

Multilingualism slows brain aging along a definitive gradient. Utilizing a machine-learning "brain aging clock" driven by magnetoencephalography data, the study demonstrated that speaking two, three, or four languages correlates with brains appearing 6, 7, and 13 years younger than a participant's chronological age, respectively.

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·June 30, 2024·5 min read

Sleep-Deprived Memories Restored by Common Medications

Researchers have found that sleep deprivation can hide, rather than erase, memories in mice, and that these memories can be restored using existing drugs. The study demonstrated that roflumilast, an asthma medication, could recover social memories, while vardenafil, an erectile dysfunction drug, restored spatial memories.

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·June 25, 2024·4 min read

CBD and Metformin Show Promise for Autism Disorders

Cannabidiol (CBD) and metformin can alleviate behavioral difficulties in mouse models of Fragile X and Phelan-McDermid syndromes. Both conditions, linked to autism spectrum disorder, saw improvements in speech, social interactions, and repetitive behaviors. This promising study paves the way for potential new treatments with minimal side effects. Ongoing clinical trials aim to confirm these findings in humans.