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·April 3, 2026·10 min read

How Your Neighborhood and Nation Shape Your Brain’s Age

A 34-country study reveals that the "exposome"—the combination of pollution, social inequality, and political context—is 15 times more predictive of brain aging than any single risk factor. The research calls for a shift from individual "lifestyle" advice to broad structural policy changes to protect global brain health.

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·April 3, 2026·9 min read

Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Shrinks Neurons

The APOE4 gene triggers a protein called Nell2, which shrinks neurons and causes brain hyperactivity. Lowering Nell2 levels reversed these effects in mice, offering a new target for early Alzheimer's intervention.

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·April 2, 2026·8 min read

Neurons Lose Their “Adaptability” in Old Age

Researchers are developing a multiscale "neurometabolic" model to track how the brain's energy consumption drives aging and Alzheimer's. The $3.3M project aims to identify metabolic warning signs years before cognitive decline begins.

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·April 2, 2026·9 min read

Brain Circuit That “Invents” Chronic Pain Identified

Neuroscientists have identified a dedicated brain circuit responsible for chronic pain. By silencing this loop, researchers were able to end pain hypersensitivity in mice without affecting their ability to feel necessary, acute pain.

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·April 2, 2026·7 min read

Mono Linked to a Threefold Increase in MS Risk

A study of nearly 19,000 people reveals that a history of infectious mononucleosis (mono) triples the risk of developing Multiple Sclerosis. The findings suggest that preventing Epstein-Barr virus infections could be a key strategy in reducing MS cases.

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·April 1, 2026·8 min read

Researchers Unlock the Key to Axon Regeneration

Researchers identified the AHR protein as a "molecular brake" that stops nerve regrowth after injury. Inhibiting AHR shifts neurons from a stress-management state to a regenerative state, offering a new path for treating spinal cord injuries.

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·April 1, 2026·9 min read

High-Potency Opioid Relieves Pain Without the Risks

Researchers have engineered a novel nitazene-based opioid, DFNZ, that provides potent pain relief without causing respiratory depression or addiction. The "superagonist" drug could revolutionize treatment for chronic pain and opioid use disorder.

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·April 1, 2026·8 min read

Why MS Attacks the Brain’s “Thinking” Centers

A major study reveals that MS causes permanent brain damage by breaking down the DNA of "CUX2" neurons in the gray matter. This discovery marks a shift in MS research toward protecting neuronal DNA from inflammatory stress.

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·March 31, 2026·8 min read

Using “Left-Handed” Proteins to Block Alzheimer’s

Researchers designed a "mirror-image" protein that disables amyloid-beta, the primary cause of Alzheimer's plaques. By exploiting molecular chirality, the team created a "right-handed" interceptor that prevents toxic proteins from clumping.

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·March 31, 2026·8 min read

AI Identifies Multiple Dementias from One Blood Sample

Researchers developed an AI model that detects five neurodegenerative diseases from one blood sample. The tool identifies protein patterns that predict cognitive decline more accurately than clinical exams.

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·March 30, 2026·7 min read

Irregular Bedtime Doubles Cardiac Risk

Does an irregular sleep schedule cause heart disease? New research links inconsistent bedtimes to a 2x higher risk of cardiovascular events. Discover why your "bedtime window" is a key predictor of heart health.

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·March 28, 2026·11 min read

TENS Pulses Defeat Fibromyalgia Pain and Fatigue

Adding TENS to physical therapy significantly reduces movement-based pain and fatigue in fibromyalgia patients. The effects are comparable to medication but without the risk of building tolerance.

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Neurology

How Your Neighborhood and Nation Shape Your Brain’s Age

Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Shrinks Neurons

Neurons Lose Their “Adaptability” in Old Age

Brain Circuit That “Invents” Chronic Pain Identified

Mono Linked to a Threefold Increase in MS Risk

Researchers Unlock the Key to Axon Regeneration

High-Potency Opioid Relieves Pain Without the Risks

Why MS Attacks the Brain’s “Thinking” Centers

Using “Left-Handed” Proteins to Block Alzheimer’s

AI Identifies Multiple Dementias from One Blood Sample

Irregular Bedtime Doubles Cardiac Risk

TENS Pulses Defeat Fibromyalgia Pain and Fatigue

Serotonin Proven to Reduce Cognitive Belief Stickiness in OCD

Psilocybin Resets Brain Pain Networks and Boosts Painkillers

Heart Attacks Release Toxin That Damages Brain Function

Study Aims to Break GLP-1 Weight-Loss Plateaus

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