FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·March 31, 2026·8 min readUsing “Left-Handed” Proteins to Block Alzheimer’sResearchers designed a "mirror-image" protein that disables amyloid-beta, the primary cause of Alzheimer's plaques. By exploiting molecular chirality, the team created a "right-handed" interceptor that prevents toxic proteins from clumping.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 31, 2026·8 min readHigh IQ and High Status Share the Same GenesA 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.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 30, 2026·6 min readMetabolites “Rewrite” Brain Genes in AddictionResearchers found that alcohol metabolites directly regulate gene expression in the brain. The ventral hippocampus is especially sensitive to these epigenetic changes, providing a new molecular target for treating alcohol use disorder.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·March 25, 2026·7 min readBrain on Fire: The Body Attacks the Mind to Kill CancerWhat causes "Brain on Fire" syndrome? A new study links anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis to the body's natural defense against breast cancer.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 25, 2026·10 min readMapping 30 Million Cells to Unlock Brain SecretsWhat makes the human brain unique? A new neocortex atlas mapping 30 million cells reveals the genetic pathways behind human intelligence and brain disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 24, 2026·9 min readA New Link Between Aging and Brain DeclineWhat is the IVNS1ABP mutation? Scientists identify a new disease that causes both progeria-like aging and brain deficits.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·March 23, 2026·9 min readMeat Intake Modifies Genetic Dementia RiskA new 15-year study finds that higher meat intake may protect against dementia and cognitive decline specifically in carriers of the APOE4 "Alzheimer's gene." The findings suggest that precision nutrition based on genetic profiles could be the future of dementia prevention.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 20, 2026·5 min readGS Enzymes Build the Brain’s WiringA new study reveals that the enzyme Glutamine Synthetase (GS) is the "master architect" of postnatal brain wiring.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 20, 2026·8 min readRNA Recycling Extends LifespanResearchers discover that the enzyme RNASEK slows aging and extends lifespan by clearing out "toxic" circular RNA that accumulates in cells over time.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·March 20, 2026·10 min readAlcohol, Tobacco, and Opioid Addictions Share Genetic RootsIt’s in the wiring. A massive study reveals that the genetic risk for addiction is mostly shared across all substances and linked to the brain’s "impulse control" center.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 18, 2026·11 min readGene Linking Schizophrenia to Decision-Making FoundScientists identify the genetic mutation that stops the brain from updating its version of reality, offering a new target for schizophrenia treatment.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 17, 2026·8 min readMapping Gene Activity in the Living Human BrainNew research identifies the specific "genetic software" that drives real-time neurotransmission in living humans, offering a new frontier for psychiatric treatment.Read More
