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·May 7, 2026·9 min read

Psilocybin Rebuilds the Brain’s Physical Wiring

New research from UCSF shows that a single high dose of the psychedelic compound creates lasting anatomical changes in brain tracts and "loosens" rigid thought patterns, leading to significant improvements in psychological insight and well-being that persist for over a month.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·April 29, 2026·8 min read

How a Brainless Organism Learns Using Neuron-Like Machinery

Brainless but brilliant: New study reveals how a giant single-celled organism uses neuron-like molecular machinery to learn and remember.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·April 23, 2026·8 min read

Freeze-Dried Platelets Combat TBI Brain Swelling and Bleeding

Thrombosomes, a freeze-dried blood product, can stop brain swelling and stabilize leaky blood vessels after traumatic brain injury.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·April 8, 2026·8 min read

Pinpointing the Specific Cells That Trigger Pregnancy Risks

Researchers have published a 3D atlas of the maternal-fetal interface. The study identifies new cell types and biological mechanisms behind preeclampsia, miscarriage, and the risks associated with cannabis use during pregnancy.

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Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·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.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 25, 2026·8 min read

How the Gut Tells the Brain to Stop Eating

Researchers have discovered the molecular pathway connecting the gut immune system to the brain. By mapping how tuft cells signal the vagus nerve, the study explains why parasitic infections and gut issues cause a lingering loss of appetite.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience Pain

·March 25, 2026·9 min read

Tiny Fat Molecule Triggers the Sensation of Cold

Scientists have mapped the atomic movement of TRPM8, the protein that senses cold and menthol. This "molecular movie" reveals how lipids lock the protein open, providing a new target for treating cold-induced pain.

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Featured Neuroscience

·March 19, 2026·9 min read

What Your Brain Waves Say About Your Future Memory

New AI analysis shows that if your brain waves look "older" than you are during sleep, your risk for dementia increases by nearly 40%.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 18, 2026·9 min read

Psychedelics Match, But Don’t Beat, Traditional Antidepressants

New research reveals that the perceived advantage of psychedelics over antidepressants disappears when the "knowledge of treatment" factor is equalized.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·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.

Featured Neuroscience

·February 18, 2026·8 min read

Less Experience Leads to Faster Neural Adaptation

A new study finds that the brain learns better from spaced-out, rare events than from constant repetition, challenging 100 years of Pavlovian theory.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·December 1, 2025·7 min read

Scientists Achieve Sustained HIV Control Without Lifelong Drugs

Scientists tested a multi-step immune-based therapy designed to retrain the body to control HIV without continuous antiviral treatment. After stopping standard HIV drugs, seven out of ten participants maintained low viral levels for extended periods, and one showed no viral rebound at all.