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·February 28, 2026·8 min read

Using Imagination to Disrupt Negative Memory Traces

Healing through imagination. Researchers prove that "rescripting" painful childhood memories with a supportive defender can permanently lower the fear of failure in adults.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·February 27, 2026·6 min read

Repeated Head Impacts, Inflammation and Memory Loss Connected

In former football players, higher inflammation levels were linked to damage in memory-related white matter pathways. The findings suggest inflammation may be part of the biological chain connecting repetitive head impacts to later cognitive decline.

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·February 23, 2026·6 min read

Expertise Protects Against Cognitive Decline

It’s not just a hobby; it’s a brain workout. Scientists find that the intense perception and memory required for birdwatching literally reorganizes the brain for better aging.

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Neuroscience

·February 20, 2026·7 min read

Astrocytes Discovered as Architects of Fear Memory

Star-shaped astrocytes have been unmasked as the master controllers behind how your brain learns—and unlearns—fear.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·February 19, 2026·7 min read

Twin Enzymes Rewire Your Brain for Interaction and Memory

Twin enzymes, different worlds. Scientists have discovered that MNK1 and MNK2 act as the brain's specialized switches for memory and social curiosity.

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Featured Neuroscience

·February 19, 2026·10 min read

Processed Foods Silence the Brain’s Fear Center

Three days is all it takes. New research proves that skipping fiber can trigger rapid inflammation in your brain's emotional center, leaving you vulnerable to poor decisions.

Featured Neuroscience

·February 18, 2026·8 min read

Less Experience Leads to Faster Neural Adaptation

A new study finds that the brain learns better from spaced-out, rare events than from constant repetition, challenging 100 years of Pavlovian theory.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 16, 2026·7 min read

Delivery Method of Probiotic Flips the Brain Between Memory and Mood

Memory or Mood? Your choice of probiotic might depend on the packaging. New research reveals that how probiotics are prepared dictates whether they help your focus or your feelings.

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·February 16, 2026·9 min read

Brain Imaging Study Reveals Cannabis Impact on Working Memory

Your brain’s "mental workspace" might be taking a hit. The largest cannabis brain-imaging study ever conducted shows a significant decline in working memory for heavy users.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·February 15, 2026·7 min read

Neural Reprogramming Restores “Young” Memory in Aging Brains

Researchers use partial cellular reprogramming to rejuvenate "engram" neurons, successfully restoring memory in aged and Alzheimer's-model mice.

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Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·February 13, 2026·6 min read

Psychedelics Shift Brain Networks, Sparking Memory-Driven Perception

New neuroscience research shows psychedelics alter brain waves to suppress incoming visual input and boost memory-linked circuitry. This rewiring helps explain how vivid hallucinations arise, and highlights how these drugs might be used therapeutically.

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Featured Neuroscience

·February 12, 2026·7 min read

Memory of Food: Brain Circuits Control Appetite Through Context

Forget the "willpower" myth, new research suggests that your past experiences are the real secret to appetite control. By identifying a hidden circuit that links memory to hunger, scientists have discovered how the brain uses your environment to decide when it's time to eat, and how a "glitch" in this system leads to overeating.