FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 25, 2026·5 min readMolecular Link Between Menopause and Alzheimer’s RiskScientists discover 16 blood molecules that surge during menopause and predict Alzheimer’s risk and cognitive decline decades later.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·September 15, 2026·5 min readBrain Activity Predicts Risky Choices Half a Second Before They Are MadeScientists discover opposing brain circuits in the orbitofrontal cortex that predict risky choices 500 ms before they occur.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 9, 2026·10 min read1,000-Subject Trial Maps Brain Aging in the Real WorldA technologically ambitious partnership between UCSF Neuroscape and Samsung launches the TAH-DA study, a massive remote longitudinal trial utilizing consumer wearables to predict and track cognitive decline across the adult lifespan.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 9, 2026·8 min readATP Platform Adaptive Trial Speeds Up Dementia ResearchUCSF launches the historic ATP clinical trial, testing a combination of donanemab and the AADvac1 vaccine to treat pre-symptomatic Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 15, 2026·12 min readAdaptive Deep Brain Stimulation Fixes Parkinson’s Walking GaitA novel form of closed-loop adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) adjusts in real time to improve gait symmetry and significantly reduce falls.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 7, 2026·9 min readPsilocybin Rebuilds the Brain’s Physical WiringNew 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.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 29, 2026·8 min readHow a Brainless Organism Learns Using Neuron-Like MachineryBrainless but brilliant: New study reveals how a giant single-celled organism uses neuron-like molecular machinery to learn and remember.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 23, 2026·8 min readFreeze-Dried Platelets Combat TBI Brain Swelling and BleedingThrombosomes, a freeze-dried blood product, can stop brain swelling and stabilize leaky blood vessels after traumatic brain injury.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 8, 2026·8 min readPinpointing the Specific Cells That Trigger Pregnancy RisksResearchers 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.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·April 1, 2026·8 min readWhy MS Attacks the Brain’s “Thinking” CentersA 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 25, 2026·8 min readHow the Gut Tells the Brain to Stop EatingResearchers 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·March 25, 2026·9 min readTiny Fat Molecule Triggers the Sensation of ColdScientists 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.Read More
