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University of Colorado

·July 29, 2026·8 min read

Oral Ozempic Cuts Heavy Drinking and Cravings

Oral semaglutide reduces heavy drinking days, daily cravings, and alcohol-related problems in adults with Alcohol Use Disorder.

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·May 27, 2026·10 min read

Paternal Anxiety Rewires Embryonic Growth Settings

Paternal stress prior to conception alters small molecular signals within sperm to dictate offspring development.

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·April 19, 2026·5 min read

The Ancient Biology Behind the Modern Obesity Crisis

A new study identifies fructose as a unique metabolic signal, rather than just a calorie, that bypasses energy regulations to drive obesity and insulin resistance.

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·March 3, 2026·8 min read

Chronic Back Pain Makes the World Sound Harsher

New research shows that chronic back pain rewires the brain to amplify sound, but specialized therapy can reset the brain's "volume knob."

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Featured Neuroscience

·March 2, 2026·7 min read

Why Some COVID Patients Lose Taste for Years

Scientists discover a molecular "amplifier" defect in the taste buds of long-COVID patients, explaining why some flavors disappear while others remain.

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·February 27, 2026·8 min read

Dopamine Surprise Gives Human Movements a Measurable Speed Boost

Unexpected rewards can make people move faster in just milliseconds. The findings show that movement vigor mirrors dopamine-based reward prediction signals and could provide a simple way to track brain health in disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and depression.

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·February 16, 2026·9 min read

Brain Imaging Study Reveals Cannabis Impact on Working Memory

Your brain’s "mental workspace" might be taking a hit. The largest cannabis brain-imaging study ever conducted shows a significant decline in working memory for heavy users.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 16, 2026·13 min read

Moderate Cannabis Use May Protect the Aging Brain

A massive study of over 26,000 middle aged and older adults reveals that those who use cannabis in moderation have larger brain volumes and sharper cognitive skills than non-users.

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·December 10, 2025·6 min read

Positive Imagining Changes the Brain in Seconds

Vividly imagining a positive interaction with someone can increase how much you like them — and even alter how your brain stores information about that person. During imagined encounters, participants developed stronger preferences, and brain scans revealed activity patterns similar to those seen when people learn from real rewarding experiences.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·December 3, 2025·6 min read

Mental Illness Can Also Bring Strengths

Mental illness is typically defined by its challenges, but growing evidence shows it is also linked to surprising strengths. Certain psychological conditions are associated with enhanced creativity, social sensitivity, emotional awareness, and resilience.

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Featured Neuroscience

·August 30, 2025·6 min read

AI Tool Flags Predatory Journals, Building a Firewall for Science

A new AI system developed by computer scientists automatically screens open-access journals to identify potentially predatory publications. These journals often charge high fees to publish without proper peer review, undermining scientific credibility.

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·August 20, 2025·5 min read

400 Genes Identified as Key Drivers of Aging

A massive genetic study has identified more than 400 genes that drive different forms of unhealthy aging, from cognitive decline to metabolic problems. The findings show that frailty is not a single condition but multiple subtypes with distinct biological pathways.