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·August 5, 2026·5 min read

Modern Human PSPH Gene Outperforms Variants

A new study shows modern human PSPH gene variants produce L-serine more efficiently than ancient hunter-gatherer versions, revealing how brain biochemistry evolved over time.

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·July 22, 2026·6 min read

Sports Programs Improve Motor Skills in Autistic Children

A new study shows that organized sports interventions significantly enhance motor skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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·July 18, 2026·12 min read

BCI Neurofeedback Amplifies Brainwaves to Detect Micro-Errors

A new study demonstrates that non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) training accelerates perceptual learning by actively amplifying the Error Positivity (Pe) neural signature.

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·June 24, 2026·7 min read

Daytime Light Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

Average daytime light exposure above 1,000 lux reduces dementia risk by 16%, and that getting less than 42 minutes of bright daily light is a stronger predictor of dementia than six traditional clinical risk factors.

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·June 17, 2026·7 min read

Probiotics Show Promise as Add-On Treatment for Depression

A new study suggests that adding probiotic therapy to standard care can provide modest but meaningful relief for older adults suffering from moderate depression.

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·April 20, 2026·6 min read

Exercise and Ibuprofen May Shield Against Chemo Brain

A Phase II trial finds that walking and resistance exercise, along with low-dose ibuprofen, can protect cancer patients from "chemo brain" during treatment.

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·April 8, 2026·6 min read

Double Shifts Wreck the Body’s Stress Rhythm

Double shifts cause a two-fold increase in cortisol levels at midnight. Researchers warn that extended nursing schedules disrupt the body's natural stress rhythm and increase physiological strain.

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·September 3, 2025·3 min read

Sex Shapes the Course of Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia

A large multicenter study has revealed that sex influences the course and characteristics of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Women with schizophrenia tended to begin treatment later, while men with schizophrenia had the highest rates of substance use.

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·May 22, 2025·3 min read

Social Engagement Linked to Longer Life

A new study shows that older adults who stay socially active have a significantly lower risk of death over four years compared to those with low social engagement. The research, involving over 2,200 individuals aged 60 and older, found that high engagement in activities like charity work, grandparenting, and club participation reduced mortality risk by 42%.

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·April 24, 2025·4 min read

Immune Resilience Identified as Key to Healthy Aging and Longevity

A new study reveals that immune resilience, a person’s ability to maintain a robust, youthful immune system, plays a critical role in promoting long-term health and extending life. By analyzing data from over 17,000 individuals, researchers found that immune resilience, particularly involving the TCF7 gene, protects against chronic inflammation, immunosenescence, and cell death.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·April 9, 2025·3 min read

Chemotherapy Disrupts Brain Connectivity

New research reveals that chemotherapy can lead to rapid and widespread changes in brain connectivity in breast cancer patients. Using functional MRI scans, scientists observed disruptions in the frontal-limbic system and cerebellar cortex, regions involved in executive function and memory.

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·March 6, 2025·2 min read

Long-Term NSAID Use Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

A new study finds that long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia. Researchers followed 11,745 adults over 14.5 years and found that those who used NSAIDs long-term had a 12% reduced dementia risk.