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·May 15, 2026·12 min read

Wearable Polygraph Tracks Deep-Body Stress Signals

A new ultra-lightweight device provides a multi-dimensional, real-time view of biophysical stress without needing access to bodily fluids.

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·May 15, 2026·10 min read

Single Psilocybin Dose Sparks Rapid Depression Remission

Can a single dose of psilocybin replace daily antidepressants? A new randomized clinical trial shows that a 25 mg dose of the psychedelic compound delivers rapid, clinically meaningful symptom reductions for common depression in just 48 hours.

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·May 14, 2026·6 min read

Brain-Stimulating Contact Lenses Match Prozac in Depression Study

Researchers have created transparent, flexible contact lenses that treat depression using "temporal interference" electrical stimulation. In a landmark study, the lenses restored brain connectivity and boosted serotonin by 47%, matching the performance of leading antidepressants.

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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 13, 2026·5 min read

Genetic Pathways Link Cannabis Use to Psychosis Risk

Researchers have identified three distinct genetic pathways that explain how Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) leads to psychosis. By analyzing over 500 genetic markers and the role of the glutamate system, which is heavily impacted by THC, the team has laid the groundwork for precision models to identify high-risk users and develop targeted treatments for cannabis-related mental health disorders.

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·May 13, 2026·9 min read

Genetic Risk for Schizophrenia Diverges Brain Growth in Teens

A longitudinal study of over 6,000 children has found that those with high genetic risk for schizophrenia experience a decrease in frontal brain surface area during early adolescence, while their peers experience growth. This unique, dynamic divergence provides a new neuroimaging marker for schizophrenia that appears years before clinical symptoms, offering a vital clue for early intervention.

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·May 13, 2026·7 min read

Neurofeedback Trains Brain to Stop Depressive Rumination

Researchers are using real-time fMRI neurofeedback to transform brain training into a video game that targets rumination. By teaching patients to regulate the coupling between the brain's self-referential and goal-directed centers, this precision psychiatry approach successfully reduced depressive symptoms. This study marks a major step toward a future where patients receive personalized, portable brain-training headsets to treat their specific mental health needs.

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·May 12, 2026·8 min read

Map of Brain Histamine System Links Molecule to ADHD and Depression

Researchers mapped the histamine system from genes to PET scans, revealing its deep involvement in emotional regulation and cognitive control. This new atlas suggests that histamine-related pathways could be the "missing link" for new treatments in ADHD, depression, and schizophrenia.

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·May 12, 2026·6 min read

Timing of Trauma: Life Stages Shape the Resilient and Vulnerable Brain

Researchers mapped how trauma at different life stages reshapes specific brain regions, from the hippocampus in childhood to the prefrontal cortex in adolescence. These findings suggest that the timing of trauma creates a biological "blueprint" for adult behavior, opening the door for personalized psychiatric treatments based on developmental windows.

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·May 11, 2026·8 min read

Decoding the Metabolic Roots of Bipolar Disorder

New research identifies a specific pathway where insulin resistance leads to gray matter loss and cognitive impairment in BD patients, but not those with Major Depression. This discovery opens the door for personalized treatments, such as GLP-1 agonists, to target the metabolic roots of cognitive decline.

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Featured Neuroscience Pain Psychology

·May 8, 2026·9 min read

The “Goldilocks” Choice: Why Older Adults are Turning to Cannabis

New research shows that seniors are turning to edible cannabis to manage pain and sleep, often choosing "Goldilocks" combination products based on advice from friends rather than doctors.

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·May 7, 2026·10 min read

High Cognitive Scores Might Predict Depressive Relapse

A new study involving 1,800 UK participants has found that while "brain fog" predicts a first episode of depression in healthy adults, those with a history of the disorder are actually more likely to relapse if their cognitive scores are high.

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mental health

Wearable Polygraph Tracks Deep-Body Stress Signals

Single Psilocybin Dose Sparks Rapid Depression Remission

Brain-Stimulating Contact Lenses Match Prozac in Depression Study

Brain Immune Cells Drive Compulsive Behavior

Genetic Pathways Link Cannabis Use to Psychosis Risk

Genetic Risk for Schizophrenia Diverges Brain Growth in Teens

Neurofeedback Trains Brain to Stop Depressive Rumination

Map of Brain Histamine System Links Molecule to ADHD and Depression

Timing of Trauma: Life Stages Shape the Resilient and Vulnerable Brain

Decoding the Metabolic Roots of Bipolar Disorder

The “Goldilocks” Choice: Why Older Adults are Turning to Cannabis

High Cognitive Scores Might Predict Depressive Relapse

Neural Chip Powers Adaptive DBS for Depression

Genetic Blueprint of Personality Revealed

Ultra-Processed Foods Sensitize Children’s Brain Reward Circuits

How the Brain Maps Every Number

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