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McGill University

·March 20, 2026·7 min read

The Brain’s Compass Keeps Memories Stable

Researchers discover that the brain's "internal compass" remains stable for months, acting as a permanent anchor for memories even as the hippocampus reorganizes.

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·February 26, 2026·7 min read

Nature Exposure Triggers Brain Reset

The ultimate mental reset. New research confirms that just three minutes in nature can "recalibrate" your brain, quieting stress and restoring focus.

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·January 29, 2026·5 min read

Hippocampus Predicts Rewards by Reorganizing Memories

Researchers have discovered that the hippocampus isn't just for memory; it acts as a predictive model that shifts neural activity to anticipate rewards, providing new insights into Alzheimer’s.

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·December 17, 2025·5 min read

Dopamine Acts as a Movement Support System, Not a Speed Controller

Dopamine may not control the force or speed of movements as long believed. Instead, it appears to function as a foundational chemical that enables movement in the first place.

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·October 21, 2025·5 min read

Tobacco and Cannabis Together Alter Brain’s “Bliss Molecule” System

People who use both cannabis and tobacco show unique brain chemistry linked to higher anxiety, depression, and difficulty quitting. Brain scans revealed increased levels of FAAH, an enzyme that breaks down the brain’s “bliss molecule,” anandamide.

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·September 29, 2025·6 min read

Preschool Overeating in Girls Linked to Teen Anxiety and Impulsivity

A study tracking more than 2,000 Quebec children found that girls who regularly overate in the preschool years were more likely to report anxiety, impulsivity, and hyperactivity during adolescence. The association was not found in boys, pointing to possible sociocultural influences such as closer monitoring and restrictive food environments for girls.

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·September 11, 2025·5 min read

How the Brain Uses Objects to Find Direction

Scientists discovered how the brain uses objects to anchor our sense of direction, solving part of the mystery of spatial navigation. Experiments in mice showed that cells in the postsubiculum fired strongly when facing an object, while cells for other directions were suppressed, sharpening orientation.

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·August 28, 2025·4 min read

Brain Cells Behind Depression Identified

Researchers analyzing post-mortem brain tissue found two cell types altered in people with depression: excitatory neurons that regulate mood and stress, and microglia that manage inflammation. The findings highlight how depression is tied to measurable brain changes, not just emotional symptoms.

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·June 20, 2025·6 min read

Ketamine Plus Therapy Offers Lasting Relief for Severe Depression

A first-of-its-kind clinical trial shows that ketamine treatment for severe, treatment-resistant depression is significantly more effective when paired with psychotherapy and supportive environments. Patients who underwent this combined treatment reported a 30% drop in depression symptoms, with reduced anxiety and suicidal thoughts lasting at least eight weeks.

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·June 18, 2025·4 min read

Teen Sleep Patterns May Shape Brain Disorder Risk

Disrupting circadian rhythms during adolescence may alter how the brain responds to prenatal infections, a known risk factor for disorders like schizophrenia and autism. In a new mouse study, researchers found that each factor alone changed behavior and brain activity, but their combination produced unique effects—sometimes even counteracting one another.

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·May 22, 2025·4 min read

Blood Test Identifies Depression Risk in Teenagers

Summary: Researchers have identified nine blood-based microRNAs that are elevated in teens diagnosed with depression, offering a potential biomarker for...

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·May 14, 2025·4 min read

Incel Culture Links Work Avoidance to Group Loyalty

A new study reveals that many self-identified incels reject employment not only due to mental health challenges, but as a deliberate expression of identity reinforced by online communities. By analyzing over 1,200 forum posts, researchers found that incel spaces often celebrate unemployment and isolation as signs of ideological purity, pressuring others to remain disengaged from work or education.