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·March 28, 2026·9 min read

How Intestinal Cells Trigger Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have discovered that gut lining cells trigger the neuroinflammation seen in Multiple Sclerosis. By mistakenly "presenting" antigens, these cells create pathogenic Th17 cells that migrate to the brain and spinal cord.

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·March 26, 2026·8 min read

The Natural “Biological Clock” of Stroke Recovery

High-intensity therapy in the first two weeks after a stroke does not improve hand recovery more than standard care. Natural biological repair seems to dominate the early phase of healing.

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·March 26, 2026·6 min read

Attention Failures May Predict Dementia Better Than Memory

A new study argues that attention impairment, not memory loss, should be the central focus for early dementia diagnosis. The research highlights how "attentional overload" impacts daily life and suggests new ways to improve care.

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·March 26, 2026·9 min read

Mentally Active Leisure Protects Against Dementia

A 19-year study reveals that mentally active sitting—such as reading or working—can reduce dementia risk, while passive sitting like watching TV increases it. Researchers suggest "swapping" passive habits for active ones to protect long-term brain health.

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·March 25, 2026·7 min read

Brain on Fire: The Body Attacks the Mind to Kill Cancer

What causes "Brain on Fire" syndrome? A new study links anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis to the body's natural defense against breast cancer.

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·March 24, 2026·7 min read

Immersive Dreaming is the Secret to Feeling Well-Rested

Immersive dreaming, rather than just slow-wave brain activity, is what makes us feel well-rested. Vivid, bizarre dreams provide a higher sense of sleep depth by better disconnecting the brain from the outside world.

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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.