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·May 13, 2026·9 min read

Genetic Risk for Schizophrenia Diverges Brain Growth in Teens

A longitudinal study of over 6,000 children has found that those with high genetic risk for schizophrenia experience a decrease in frontal brain surface area during early adolescence, while their peers experience growth. This unique, dynamic divergence provides a new neuroimaging marker for schizophrenia that appears years before clinical symptoms, offering a vital clue for early intervention.

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·May 13, 2026·9 min read

Single Brain Connection Pinpointed as the Starting Point of Learning

Scientists have pinpointed a single synaptic connection in the basal ganglia as the origin point for vocal learning. By studying zebra finches, researchers discovered that "turning off" these specific synapses causes a bird's song to revert to babbling. This discovery highlights the brain's delicate balance between creative experimentation and technical mastery, offering new insights into human speech and movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease.

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·May 13, 2026·7 min read

Neurofeedback Trains Brain to Stop Depressive Rumination

Researchers are using real-time fMRI neurofeedback to transform brain training into a video game that targets rumination. By teaching patients to regulate the coupling between the brain's self-referential and goal-directed centers, this precision psychiatry approach successfully reduced depressive symptoms. This study marks a major step toward a future where patients receive personalized, portable brain-training headsets to treat their specific mental health needs.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 13, 2026·7 min read

Brain Signal Predicts and Restores Attention in Children

Researchers discovered a neural signature that predicts when a child is about to lose focus. By delivering a targeted pulse at the exact millisecond this signal appears, scientists were able to restore attentional flexibility in children with ADHD and epilepsy. This world-first study paves the way for non-invasive, personalized technologies that support learning and engagement in real-time.

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·May 13, 2026·8 min read

APOE2 Protects Neurons from DNA Damage and Aging

Researchers discovered that the APOE2 gene variant shields the brain by helping neurons repair DNA damage and resist cellular senescence. By shifting focus from lipid transport to genomic integrity, this study identifies a new biological mechanism for longevity and suggests that mimicking APOE2's effects could lead to breakthrough treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·May 12, 2026·13 min read

Personalized DNA Vaccine Doubles Glioblastoma Survival Rates

A "first of its kind" personalized DNA vaccine is doubling survival rates for patients with aggressive glioblastoma. By targeting 40 unique tumor proteins, twice as many as previous therapies, the GNOS-PV01 vaccine transforms "cold" tumors into "hot" targets for the immune system. With one patient remaining cancer-free five years late.

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·May 12, 2026·7 min read

Slowing Parkinson’s by Blocking a Key Protein

A new study found that GPNMB, released by the brain's immune cells, accelerates the spread of toxic alpha-synuclein. By using monoclonal antibodies to block GPNMB, the team successfully interrupted the cycle of neurodegeneration in preclinical models. This discovery provides a new therapeutic target that could finally slow the progression of Parkinson’s at its earliest stages.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·May 12, 2026·8 min read

“Jumping Genes” Shaped the Evolution of the Brain

Researchers discovered that transposable elements (TEs) provided more than 20,000 regulatory binding sites that drive neural development. By acting as genomic couriers for transcription factors like Sox2 and Brn2, these "jumping genes" expanded the complexity of the mammalian brain, offering a new two-phase model of how our neural networks evolved.

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·May 12, 2026·7 min read

GLP-1 Drugs Dramatically Reduce “Food Noise” in Weight Loss

GLP-1 medications effectively "turn down the volume" on intrusive food thoughts. In a study of 417 adults, those combining medication with behavioral therapy saw a significantly greater reduction in "food noise" than those using therapy alone, offering a potential neurobiological explanation for the success of these new obesity treatments.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·May 12, 2026·6 min read

Targeting Brain “Clean-up” Cells to Fight Dementia

Researchers discovered that dysregulated circadian rhythms cause microglia, the brain’s immune cells, to become "stress-primed" and malfunction. This state prevents them from clearing amyloid plaques, accelerating dementia risk. Now, using DARI seedling grants, Souza is testing a stem-cell-derived "EV therapy" designed to keep these cells healthy and prevent neuroinflammation.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 12, 2026·8 min read

Map of Brain Histamine System Links Molecule to ADHD and Depression

Researchers mapped the histamine system from genes to PET scans, revealing its deep involvement in emotional regulation and cognitive control. This new atlas suggests that histamine-related pathways could be the "missing link" for new treatments in ADHD, depression, and schizophrenia.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·May 12, 2026·7 min read

Emotional Labeling Reduces Anxiety in Those with Autism

Can labeling your feelings "fix" anxiety? For those with higher autistic traits, the answer may be yes. Researchers found that while these individuals experience higher intolerance of uncertainty, the act of putting feelings into words serves as a powerful regulator that lowers anxiety levels. This discovery suggests that providing "emotional toolkits" in classrooms and counseling could transform how we support neurodivergent individuals.