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·June 7, 2026·9 min read

Microglial State Transitions Dictate Alzheimer’s

A new study identifies a critical microglial state transition that determines whether pathology progresses toward clinical dementia.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·June 7, 2026·9 min read

Fly Genetics Simplifies Mammalian Neurobiology Models

Researchers demonstrate that the vast cellular complexity of the fruit fly cerebrum can be organized into fewer than 200 foundational "ground plans."

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·June 6, 2026·10 min read

Touch Neurons That Drive Chronic Eczema Itch Revealed

A new study identifies the precise molecular and cellular mechanisms behind mechanical itch sensations.

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·June 6, 2026·7 min read

Link Between Gut Microbes and Sleep Apnea Discovered

The farnesoid X receptor (FXR) serves as a primary biological driver of cardiovascular complications in sleep apnea models.

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·June 5, 2026·9 min read

Irregular Sleep Habits Linked to Increased Brain Tissue Damage

A new study links short sleep duration, frequent daytime napping, and sleeplessness to increased white matter lesion volumes in middle-aged and older adults.

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·June 5, 2026·8 min read

Early Life Diet Linked to Adolescent Intelligence

Researchers discovered discovered that sub-optimal nutrition during the first years of life correlates with lower intelligence scores during adolescence, even after accounting for external confounding influences.

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·June 5, 2026·8 min read

Does a Healthy Lifestyle Lower Dementia Risk for Those with APOE4?

A new study demonstrates that the protective benefits of lifestyle habits depend heavily on a person's exact genetic profile.

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·June 5, 2026·9 min read

Flu Drugs May Slow Cognitive Decline

Can repurposing common influenza medications stop the clock on chronic viral brain aging and memory loss? A translational neuro-immunology study identifies a novel biological mechanism linking glycan sugar degradation to cognitive decline in people living with HIV.

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·June 4, 2026·10 min read

AI Detects Early Epilepsy Signs in EEG Data

A new study demonstrates that machine learning can accurately identify genetic epilepsy markers entirely from baseline brain waves.

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·June 4, 2026·8 min read

Printing Monolithic Electronic Skins That Emulate Brain Chemistry

A new study outlines how rigid silicon architectures are shifting toward soft, brain-inspired electronics that mechanically conform to biological tissues.