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·March 24, 2026·9 min read

Depression and Gut Issues Linked to Future PSP

A new study identified five key risk factors for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), including depression 10 years pre-diagnosis. The findings suggest the disease develops silently for a decade before motor symptoms appear.

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·March 21, 2026·7 min read

How Blood-Brain Barrier Failure Drives CTE in Athletes

A new study identifies a leaky blood-brain barrier as the "missing link" between repetitive head impacts and dementia in retired athletes. Researchers found that this persistent leakage triggers a toxic buildup of proteins, offering a new target for early diagnosis and treatment.

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·March 12, 2026·6 min read

High-Fat Diets May Allow Gut Bacteria to Infiltrate the Brain

A new study reveals that a high-fat diet can turn the vagus nerve into a highway for gut bacteria to reach—and potentially inflame—the brain.

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·March 11, 2026·11 min read

How Aging Unlocks Hidden DNA in the Brain

Scientists create an unprecedented atlas of 1 million cells to show how the aging brain rewires itself at the epigenetic level.

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·March 6, 2026·8 min read

Tubulin May Prevent Against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Scientists discover that tubulin prevents brain disease by steering "troublemaker" proteins back to their healthy, productive roles.

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·March 5, 2026·10 min read

Single-Injection Immunotherapy That Halts Alzheimer’s

Scientists engineer a single-injection "cellular immunotherapy" that turns ordinary brain cells into amyloid-eating super cleaners.

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·March 5, 2026·6 min read

Little-Known Cells May Be Key to Clearing Alzheimer’s Proteins

New research reveals that specialized brain cells called tanycytes are responsible for clearing toxic Alzheimer’s proteins—and when they fail, the disease takes hold.

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·March 2, 2026·10 min read

High-Speed Eye Tests Detect “Invisible” Brain Injuries

Scientists discover that the brain's ability to track movement remains impaired for decades after a concussion, revealing the long-term reality of head injuries.

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·February 28, 2026·7 min read

Physical Activity and Early Rising Linked to Lower ALS Risk

New research suggests that "early birds" and those who stay active have a 20-26% lower risk of developing the neurodegenerative disease ALS.

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·February 19, 2026·10 min read

Blood Test Can Predict When Alzheimer’s Symptoms Will Start

A new study reveals a p-tau217 "blood clock" that predicts the onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms within three to four years.

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·February 18, 2026·8 min read

Sleep Protects the Brain’s Powerhouses from Toxic Waste

Think of sleep as a janitorial shift. New research reveals how slumber protects your brain’s powerhouses by hauling away toxic waste produced during the day.