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·March 4, 2026·7 min read

Epilepsy Mutations Leave Potassium Channels Stranded

New research reveals that dysfunctional potassium channels fail to reach the brain's "signal tower," explaining why some genetic mutations lead to severe epilepsy.

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·March 4, 2026·9 min read

Bio-Boosting the Brain: Mitochondrial Transplant Restores Cellular Power

New research reveals how "mitochondrial transplantation" can refuel dying cells, offering a radical new treatment for neurodegeneration and aging.

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·March 3, 2026·8 min read

Chronic Back Pain Makes the World Sound Harsher

New research shows that chronic back pain rewires the brain to amplify sound, but specialized therapy can reset the brain's "volume knob."

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·March 3, 2026·9 min read

Brain’s “On-Switch” for Imagination Found

Imagination's "Off" switch. Scientists identify a specific brain node that, when damaged or disconnected, causes the "mind's eye" to go dark.

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·March 3, 2026·8 min read

AI Decodes the “Brain Fingerprint” of Chronic Pain

Researchers identify personalized "pain connectomes" in the brain, proving that chronic pain can be objectively measured through precision neuroimaging.

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·March 3, 2026·8 min read

Autism and Parkinson’s Share a Hidden Neural Defect

New research reveals that young adults with autism show brain scan abnormalities typically found in Parkinson’s patients, offering a new path for early prevention.

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·March 2, 2026·5 min read

Home Drinking Water May Impact Parkinson’s Risk

New research reveals that drinking water from modern, shallow groundwater systems is associated with a significantly higher risk of Parkinson’s disease.

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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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·March 2, 2026·7 min read

Beyond Weight Loss: Ozempic Linked to Migraine Reduction

Unexpected relief. New research shows that patients taking GLP-1 drugs for diabetes or weight loss also experience fewer emergency room visits and need fewer medications for their chronic migraines.

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·March 2, 2026·9 min read

Low-Dose Lithium May Shield Against Verbal Memory Loss

A new pilot study reveals that low-dose lithium may act as a neuroprotective shield, slowing verbal memory loss in patients at risk for Alzheimer’s.

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·February 28, 2026·8 min read

Study Reveals What Tau PET Scans Are Actually Seeing

A high-precision study reveals that the most common tau PET tracer also reacts to iron and brain inflammation, providing a new guide for accurate diagnosis.