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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·June 9, 2026·10 min read

74 Genetic Locations Linked to Anxiety Identified

A new study has identified 74 genomic locations linked to anxiety symptoms, including 39 entirely novel loci.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 9, 2026·10 min read

Head Cooling Cap Eases Depression

A new study demonstrates that a 30-minute head-cooling session can rapidly elevate a person's sense of well-being and decrease depressive symptoms.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 9, 2026·15 min read

Bipolar Disorder Linked to Less Efficient Brain Wiring Networks

A new study has mapped widespread differences in the white matter communication networks of individuals with bipolar disorder.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·June 9, 2026·11 min read

Uninherited Parental Genes Shape Child Development

Researchers tracked how direct DNA sequences, indirect "genetic nurture" environments, and parent-of-origin imprinting effects influence a child’s height, BMI, and academic test performance.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 8, 2026·9 min read

Daily Activity and Positive Mood Form a Continuous Loop

A new study tracks the immediate, bidirectional relationship between light physical activity and daily mood optimization.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·June 8, 2026·7 min read

Father’s Pre-Conception Drinking Damages Offspring Mitochondria

A new study investigates how paternal alcohol exposure triggers transgenerational chronic disease.

Brain Cancer Featured Neuroscience

·June 8, 2026·6 min read

Disrupting Cancer Drug’s Cognitive Decline Loop

A new study demonstrates that the estrogen prodrug DHED protects memory and sleep without risking cancer recurrence.

Featured Neuroscience

·June 8, 2026·9 min read

Partial Binding Locks Brain’s Common Kainate Receptor Open

A new study untangles the gating mechanics of the GluK2/GluK5 kainate receptor, the most common kainate receptor in the human brain.

Neuroscience

·June 8, 2026·9 min read

Female Brain Uses Unique Molecular Tag to Form Fear Memories

Findings prove that identical memories are constructed via disparate biological pathways, establishing a mandate for sex-tailored therapeutic interventions for trauma and memory disorders.