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University of Basel

·December 15, 2025·7 min read

Tiny Gut Imposters Could Be Driving Multiple Sclerosis

New research reveals that when gut bacteria closely resemble the myelin sheath that protects nerve fibers, the immune system can become confused and attack both — accelerating multiple sclerosis. In mouse experiments, bacteria engineered to mimic myelin triggered faster disease progression by activating aggressive immune cells that infiltrated the nervous system.

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·October 1, 2025·5 min read

Dietary RNA Molecules May Hold the Key to Slowing Cellular Aging

Living longer doesn’t always mean living healthier, and researchers are exploring how diet can extend healthspan. A study in worms shows that specific dietary RNA molecules protect cells from harmful protein build-up, a major driver of aging and age-related disease.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 28, 2025·6 min read

Brain Neurons Act Like Traffic Lights to Control Every Move

New research reveals that neurons in the basal ganglia not only initiate movement but also suppress it with remarkable precision, challenging the traditional view that they merely act as a brake. Scientists studying mice found that individual neurons in the Substantia Nigra pars reticulata (SNr) switch dynamically between activation and inhibition based on the phase of a movement.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 8, 2025·5 min read

Legal Cannabis Linked to Less Problematic Use, Better Mental Health

The Weed Care study in Switzerland is investigating how legal access to cannabis affects users' consumption and mental health. In the first randomized trial of its kind, participants buying cannabis legally showed a slight decline in problematic use, especially among those who also used other drugs.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·November 18, 2024·4 min read

Repurposed Multiple Sclerosis Drug May Improve Memory

Fampridine, used for improving walking in multiple sclerosis, may also enhance working memory in individuals with schizophrenia or depression. A study found that the drug significantly improved working memory in participants with initially poor performance, but had no effect on those with strong baseline memory.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·November 12, 2024·5 min read

CAR T-Cell Therapy Recruits Brain’s Defenses Against Glioblastoma

Researchers have developed an innovative CAR T-cell therapy to combat glioblastoma, the most common malignant brain tumor in adults. This approach not only attacks tumor cells directly but also reprograms the tumor's microenvironment, enabling immune cells to fight the cancer rather than protect it.

Featured Neuroscience

·August 16, 2024·5 min read

Brain Stores Multiple Copies of Single Memory

Memories are not static; they adapt over time to help us respond to new situations. Researchers have discovered that the hippocampus stores multiple copies of a single memory, each within different neuron groups that develop at different stages. These copies vary in their persistence and flexibility, influencing how memories can be modified or recalled. Understanding these dynamics may lead to new ways to address memory-related disorders.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 23, 2024·5 min read

Psychology of Stock Choices: High Risk or Steady Gains?

Researchers conducted a study exploring why investors are drawn to high-risk IPO shares despite their generally low returns, comparing this allure to the steady yet modest returns of investments like catastrophe bonds. The study involved participants choosing between stocks with varying return profiles, revealing a preference for investments that yield frequent returns over those with occasional high gains.

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Featured Neuroscience

·March 21, 2024·4 min read

Unlocking the Brain’s Memory Puzzle with New Neural Model

Researchers developed a theoretical model illuminating the intricate mechanisms of synaptic plasticity, which underlies the brain's ability to learn and form enduring memories. This model highlights the pivotal role of interactions among adjacent synaptic connections in facilitating rapid learning and the consolidation of long-term memories.

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Featured Neuroscience

·January 3, 2024·5 min read

How the Growing Brain Processes Surprises

Researchers studied mice to understand how the brain processes unexpected stimuli during development. They found that the brain's response to surprises changes as we grow, becoming more efficient in categorizing stimuli as "important" or "uninteresting."

Featured Neuroscience

·September 25, 2023·4 min read

Brain Signals Decipher Memory Variations

Researchers have unraveled brain signals linked to variations in memory performance. In the largest functional imaging study on memory involving 1,500 participants, they noted differences in brain activity during the memorization of 72 images.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·May 14, 2023·3 min read

Linking Oxytocin and Vasopressin: A Novel Pathway for Autism Therapy

Researchers discovered an oxytocin deficiency in patients with a rare vasopressin deficiency, a pituitary gland disease. This deficiency could potentially explain symptoms such as anxiety and social interaction difficulties that persist despite treatment.

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University of Basel

Tiny Gut Imposters Could Be Driving Multiple Sclerosis

Dietary RNA Molecules May Hold the Key to Slowing Cellular Aging

Brain Neurons Act Like Traffic Lights to Control Every Move

Legal Cannabis Linked to Less Problematic Use, Better Mental Health

Repurposed Multiple Sclerosis Drug May Improve Memory

CAR T-Cell Therapy Recruits Brain’s Defenses Against Glioblastoma

Brain Stores Multiple Copies of Single Memory

Psychology of Stock Choices: High Risk or Steady Gains?

Unlocking the Brain’s Memory Puzzle with New Neural Model

How the Growing Brain Processes Surprises

Brain Signals Decipher Memory Variations

Linking Oxytocin and Vasopressin: A Novel Pathway for Autism Therapy

Exhaustion Loophole: How Sleep Deprivation Compromises Justice

Why Millions Are Turning to ChatGPT for Mental Health

How the Brain Compensates for Sickle Cell Disease

Why Learning Makes Brain Cells Work Together, Not Apart

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