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·May 27, 2026·14 min read

Can a Urine Test Predict Autism Early?

A new study introduces the “Microbially-Derived Metabolite (MDM) System,” a non-invasive urine test that tracks 17 small molecules produced by gut microorganisms to identify children at high risk for autism.

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·May 22, 2026·10 min read

Serotonin Proven to Reduce Cognitive Belief Stickiness in OCD

Serotonin is a key driver of cognitive flexibility by actively reducing "belief stickiness", the tendency to cling to outdated assumptions despite contradicting real-world evidence.

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·May 7, 2026·8 min read

Psilocybin Dampens Aggression and Attack Behaviors

New research shows that low doses of the psychoactive compound can reduce high-energy aggressive behaviors in mangrove rivulus fish while keeping social communication intact, offering a new vertebrate model for studying the drug's impact on social conflict.

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·April 20, 2026·7 min read

SSRIs May Trigger Tinnitus

A new study identifies a specific serotonin circuit that triggers the auditory system, explaining why SSRIs can worsen tinnitus and offering a new target for treatment.

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·April 20, 2026·9 min read

The Molecular Code Behind Gut-Brain Communication

Neuroscientists have identified the specific bacterial sugars that trigger neurons in the gut to communicate with the brain, providing a mechanical explanation for the gut-brain axis.

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·March 16, 2026·7 min read

Acetylcholine Seizes Control of Serotonin Signaling

New research reveals how acetylcholine hijacks the serotonin system, potentially causing the chemical "overdrive" seen in OCD and depression.

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·February 25, 2026·8 min read

Brain Switch Identified for Unlearning Fear Faster

Stop the fear before it lingers. Scientists identify a specific neural switch that can be "turned on" to help the brain unlearn fear and trauma faster than ever.

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·February 25, 2026·8 min read

COVID-19 Uniquely Rewires the Brain Compared to the Flu

It’s not just a respiratory virus. Scientists find that COVID-19—unlike the flu—causes persistent brain inflammation and vascular injury that explains Long COVID "brain fog."

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·February 20, 2026·8 min read

Study Shows Cognitive Recovery in Psychosis

It’s not a single path. A decade-long study reveals how the brain’s "growth chart" can predict recovery and treatment success in people with psychosis.

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·February 19, 2026·8 min read

The Oxytocin Switch That Controls Your Social Vibe

It’s the brain’s social thermostat. Scientists have discovered the protein that controls the slow, steady drip of oxytocin that works alongside serotonin to prime us for human connection.

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·February 17, 2026·8 min read

DMT Myth? Study Finds No Evidence of “Spirit Molecule” Rat Brains

"The Spirit Molecule" might be a ghost. A new study finds no evidence that the brain naturally produces or stores DMT, debunking a long-held theory in psychedelic science.

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·February 13, 2026·6 min read

Psychedelics Shift Brain Networks, Sparking Memory-Driven Perception

New neuroscience research shows psychedelics alter brain waves to suppress incoming visual input and boost memory-linked circuitry. This rewiring helps explain how vivid hallucinations arise, and highlights how these drugs might be used therapeutically.