FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 23, 2026·7 min readBrain May Treat Seizures As MemoriesThe brain is a master at learning, but sometimes it learns the wrong things. Scientists find that sleep after a seizure acts as a "save button" for epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 23, 2026·8 min readChatbots Can Worsen Delusions and ManiaA digital helping hand or a dangerous mirror? New research reveals how AI chatbots can consolidate delusions and worsen symptoms for those with severe mental illness.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 23, 2026·6 min readExpertise Protects Against Cognitive DeclineIt’s not just a hobby; it’s a brain workout. Scientists find that the intense perception and memory required for birdwatching literally reorganizes the brain for better aging.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 23, 2026·5 min readMoving Beyond Dopamine to Treat SchizophreniaDopamine isn't the whole story. A massive new review outlines the next generation of schizophrenia therapies that target the immune system, the gut, and cognitive receptors.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 23, 2026·7 min readThe Brain Ignores Itching When You’re StressedIn a crisis, the last thing you want to do is scratch. Scientists discover the brain's "mute button" that silences itch during stress—and why it fails in chronic conditions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 23, 2026·12 min readBrain Organoids Learn to Solve TasksResearchers demonstrate goal-directed learning in brain organoids, training lab-grown tissue to solve the "cart-pole" balance task via electrical feedback.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 23, 2026·7 min readTumors Command the Brain to Suppress T CellsTumors aren't just rogue cells; they are master manipulators. Scientists find cancer "calls" the brain to request an immune-suppressing shield.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 22, 2026·6 min readPrenatal Lead Exposure Affects the Aging BrainA biological time capsule reveals a 60-year secret. Scientists find that lead exposure in the womb can act as a "cognitive accelerator," adding years to the aging brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 22, 2026·9 min readUncanny Average: Most People Can No Longer Spot an AI FaceThink you can spot a fake? Think again. Scientists reveal that the most realistic AI faces aren't given away by what's wrong with them, but by what's "too right."Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·February 22, 2026·8 min readPredicting Autism Traits Through Infant SleepQuiet isn't always enough. Scientists discover that babies with sensory sensitivity stay "tethered" to the outside world, resulting in shallower, less restorative sleep.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 22, 2026·6 min readNew Bio-Implant for Spinal Cord RepairMuting the "brake" on repair. Scientists develop a 3D-printed spinal implant that uses RNA to trigger nerve regrowth and bridge the gap of paralysis.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 22, 2026·7 min readCould an “Exercise Pill” Help Treat Depression?Exercise is medicine, but what if you can't take the dose? Scientists explore "exercise mimetics"—pills that trick your brain into thinking you've just finished a workout.Read More
