FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 20, 2026·9 min readGut Bacteria May Predict Parkinson’s Before Symptoms AppearA major study identifies 176 gut microbe species that signal Parkinson’s risk years before symptoms, suggesting that gut health is a key early warning system for the disease.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·April 20, 2026·8 min readStudy Links Sterol-Inhibiting Drugs to Autism RiskAstudy of 6 million births links common medications that inhibit cholesterol synthesis, including certain antidepressants and beta-blockers—to a 1.47-fold increased risk of autism.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 19, 2026·8 min readSP8 Breakthrough: A Foundational Step Toward Human Limb RegenerationA new study identifies SP genes as the universal drivers of limb regeneration across axolotls, zebrafish, and mice, leading to a gene therapy that regrows bone in mammals.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 19, 2026·8 min readDaily “Mental Sharpness” Dictates ProductivityA 12-week study from the University of Toronto finds that daily fluctuations in mental sharpness account for an 80-minute difference in productivity between your best and worst days.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 19, 2026·5 min readThe Ancient Biology Behind the Modern Obesity CrisisA new study identifies fructose as a unique metabolic signal, rather than just a calorie, that bypasses energy regulations to drive obesity and insulin resistance.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 18, 2026·9 min read3D-Printed “Honeycomb” Sensors Match Your Unique Neural MapResearchers have developed 3D-printed, honeycomb-structured hydrogel electrodes that perfectly match the unique folds of a patient's brain for safer, high-quality neural monitoring.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 17, 2026·7 min readCortisol Kill-Switch: Exercise Rewires Stress BiologyA first-of-its-kind one-year clinical trial proves that 150 minutes of weekly aerobic exercise significantly lowers long-term cortisol levels and slows brain aging.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 17, 2026·9 min readNew Blueprint for Brain RepairZebra finches grow new neurons that "bully" their way through the brain, a discovery that explains why humans might have evolved to limit brain regeneration to protect existing memories.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 17, 2026·10 min readMusic Corrects the Brain’s “Glitched” PredictionsGroup songwriting helps individuals with psychosis retrain their brain's "prediction" systems, leading to reduced paranoia and improved social connection.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 17, 2026·8 min readNoise is the Signal: Why Weak Brain Connections Predict BehaviorResearchers have discovered that the 90% of brain signals usually ignored as "noise" can predict behavior just as accurately as the strongest signals, revealing a much more complex "hidden iceberg" of neurobiology.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 17, 2026·8 min readCould Alzheimer’s Begin in the Nerves, Not the Brain?Researchers using "human-on-a-chip" technology have found that Alzheimer's-related movement issues may start in the peripheral nerves, rather than the brain, offering a new path for early diagnosis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 16, 2026·10 min readDesigning Implants that Don’t Scar the BrainCan brain implants restore sight? Researchers have mapped how the brain reacts to neural probes, finding that flexible polyimide is the key to long-term biocompatibility.Read More
