FeaturedNeuroscience·September 21, 2026·4 min readCore Contractions Drive Brain Blood FlowEngaging core muscles rapidly constricts cerebral veins to regulate brain blood flow, revealing a mechanical body-brain link in PNAS study.Read More
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FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 19, 2026·6 min readNighttime Light Exposure Linked to Sleep Loss in SchizophreniaStudy finds nighttime bedroom light is linked to 55 minutes less sleep and poor sleep efficiency in schizophrenia outpatients.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 18, 2026·5 min readEye-Blink Rate Predicts Cognitive Flexibility in PreschoolersScientists discover spontaneous eye-blink rate is a simple marker of prefrontal dlPFC specialization and cognitive flexibility in preschoolers aged 3–6.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 18, 2026·5 min readSingle Molecular Latch Rewrites the Rules of Taste PerceptionScientists uncover a molecular latch in pufferfish taste receptors that enables sensing of both sweet and savory amino acids.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 18, 2026·5 min readBrain Circuit Behind Pregnancy Food Cravings DiscoveredScientists discover a serotonin-reward circuit modulated by the SK3 potassium channel that drives intense food cravings during pregnancy.Read More