FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 5, 2026·5 min readModern Human PSPH Gene Outperforms VariantsA new study shows modern human PSPH gene variants produce L-serine more efficiently than ancient hunter-gatherer versions, revealing how brain biochemistry evolved over time.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 5, 2026·9 min readTHC Significantly Reduces Trauma Nightmares in PTSDA study of over 170 PTSD patients finds that evening doses of dronabinol (THC) significantly reduce trauma-related nightmares, with over a third achieving complete remission.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·August 4, 2026·8 min readBrain PET Scans Link Late-Onset Psychosis to Tau and AmyloidA new study using PET imaging reveals that 65% of patients with late-onset psychosis exhibit tau protein buildup in the brain, linking midlife hallucinations and delusions to underlying neurodegeneration.Read More
Neuroscience·August 4, 2026·10 min readSocial Bonds and Recognition Reduce Teen Suicide RiskA new study shows that strong family, school, and community bonds significantly lower suicide risk, with family attachment reducing risk by one-third.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 4, 2026·8 min read3D Human Brain Tissue Model Replicates Alzheimer’s PathologyResearchers developed a 3D human brain tissue model incorporating neurons, astrocytes, and microglia that replicates Alzheimer's plaque clearance, paving the way for automated high-throughput drug testing.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 4, 2026·11 min read“Cell Village” Platform Uncovers Genetic Drivers of Brain GrowthScientists developed a "cell village" culture method and the Townlet statistical model to track neural stem cell growth and neurotoxin vulnerability across genetically diverse donors, linking 16p11.2 deletion to autism-related head overgrowth.Read More
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