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·February 23, 2026·5 min read

Moving Beyond Dopamine to Treat Schizophrenia

Dopamine isn't the whole story. A massive new review outlines the next generation of schizophrenia therapies that target the immune system, the gut, and cognitive receptors.

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·February 23, 2026·7 min read

The Brain Ignores Itching When You’re Stressed

In a crisis, the last thing you want to do is scratch. Scientists discover the brain's "mute button" that silences itch during stress—and why it fails in chronic conditions.

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·February 23, 2026·12 min read

Brain Organoids Learn to Solve Tasks

Researchers demonstrate goal-directed learning in brain organoids, training lab-grown tissue to solve the "cart-pole" balance task via electrical feedback.

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Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·February 23, 2026·7 min read

Tumors Command the Brain to Suppress T Cells

Tumors aren't just rogue cells; they are master manipulators. Scientists find cancer "calls" the brain to request an immune-suppressing shield.

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·February 22, 2026·6 min read

Prenatal Lead Exposure Affects the Aging Brain

A biological time capsule reveals a 60-year secret. Scientists find that lead exposure in the womb can act as a "cognitive accelerator," adding years to the aging brain.

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·February 22, 2026·9 min read

Uncanny Average: Most People Can No Longer Spot an AI Face

Think you can spot a fake? Think again. Scientists reveal that the most realistic AI faces aren't given away by what's wrong with them, but by what's "too right."

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Autism Featured Neuroscience

·February 22, 2026·8 min read

Predicting Autism Traits Through Infant Sleep

Quiet isn't always enough. Scientists discover that babies with sensory sensitivity stay "tethered" to the outside world, resulting in shallower, less restorative sleep.

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·February 22, 2026·6 min read

New Bio-Implant for Spinal Cord Repair

Muting the "brake" on repair. Scientists develop a 3D-printed spinal implant that uses RNA to trigger nerve regrowth and bridge the gap of paralysis.

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·February 22, 2026·7 min read

Could an “Exercise Pill” Help Treat Depression?

Exercise is medicine, but what if you can't take the dose? Scientists explore "exercise mimetics"—pills that trick your brain into thinking you've just finished a workout.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·February 21, 2026·6 min read

Hidden Cause of Permanent Hearing Loss Identified

It’s not just about the volume. Scientists discover the "death flip" in cell membranes that causes permanent hearing loss and why certain drugs trigger it.

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·February 21, 2026·7 min read

Mounjaro’s Active Ingredient Slashes Alcohol Intake

From weight loss to sobriety. New research reveals how the active ingredient in Mounjaro "mutes" the brain's reward system to slash alcohol cravings.

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·February 21, 2026·6 min read

How the Brain Knows When to Stop Scratching an Itch

Ever wondered why you stop scratching? Scientists have found the nervous system's internal "brake" that tells your brain when you've scratched enough.