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·March 23, 2026·7 min read

How Brain Networks “Unravel” Over a Lifetime

Mouse brains age in a nearly identical "network" pattern to humans. This shared decline in brain module specialization offers a breakthrough model for testing strategies to slow or reverse cognitive aging.

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·March 21, 2026·9 min read

How Ants Map Social Identity

Researchers found that clonal raider ants can learn to tolerate genetically distinct outsiders through repeated exposure, effectively updating their brain's template for who belongs.

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·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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·March 19, 2026·7 min read

How a Single Neuron Decides “Eat or Die”

New research reveals that a single pair of neurons in the fruit fly brain weighs the risk of poison against the reward of sugar to make life-or-death decisions.

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·March 17, 2026·8 min read

Mapping Gene Activity in the Living Human Brain

New research identifies the specific "genetic software" that drives real-time neurotransmission in living humans, offering a new frontier for psychiatric treatment.

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·March 16, 2026·6 min read

Sound of Fear: A Direct Brain Shortcut for “Scary” Noises

A new study reveals the auditory shortcut that allows the human brain to process and respond to "scary" sounds before we even realize we've heard them.

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·March 16, 2026·8 min read

Investigational Brain Implant Restores High-Speed Communication

A new brain-computer interface translates attempted finger movements into text, allowing individuals with paralysis to type with near-human accuracy.

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·March 16, 2026·6 min read

The Awake “Sleep” Loop: Why Attention Lapses Occur in ADHD

New research identifies "local sleep" as the hidden brain mechanism causing attention lapses and slower reaction times in adults with ADHD.

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·March 16, 2026·7 min read

Acetylcholine Seizes Control of Serotonin Signaling

New research reveals how acetylcholine hijacks the serotonin system, potentially causing the chemical "overdrive" seen in OCD and depression.

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·March 12, 2026·7 min read

Five High-Risk Neuron Groups Identified in ALS and FTD

New research reveals five specific types of neurons that are the primary targets of ALS and FTD, paving the way for cell-specific therapies.

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·March 10, 2026·10 min read

Why Chewing Feels So Good to Your Brain

New research reveals that gnawing isn't just a reflex—it’s a brain-rewarded behavior that keeps jaws aligned and pleasure centers firing.

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·March 9, 2026·7 min read

Fitter Brains Get a Bigger Boost from Every Workout

New research suggests that improving your aerobic fitness (VO2 Max) actually trains your brain to produce higher levels of the neuroprotective protein BDNF after exercise.