FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 9, 2026·7 min readMicronutrients Could Stop Brain Bleeding in Alzheimer’s TreatmentResearchers have found that combining Alzheimer’s medications with molecules derived from grapes and turmeric is more effective and safer than current treatments, potentially reducing risks of brain swelling.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 9, 2026·9 min readHow Trauma Changes a Child’s Sense of Touch and SoundA new study finds that nearly half of children surviving the October 7 attacks suffer from atypical sensory processing, turning ordinary sounds and touches into sources of intense fear.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·April 9, 2026·8 min readWhy Autism Is Less Frequent in WomenResearchers discovered that the MDGA1 gene mutation causes autism primarily in males, while females are protected by estrogen. The study suggests bazedoxifene, an FDA-approved drug, could be a new treatment for ASD.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 8, 2026·8 min readOzempic Weight Loss Success Varies by DNAA new study of 28,000 people identifies genetic markers in the GLP1R and GIPR genes that explain why some patients lose more weight or experience more nausea on GLP-1 drugs.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 8, 2026·9 min readOne Compound Repairs Neurons with Autism MutationsResearchers used a library of 520 FDA-approved drugs and zebrafish "behavioral fingerprints" to identify precision medicine candidates for autism. Levocarnitine emerged as a top drug for reversing symptoms linked to specific risk genes.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 8, 2026·8 min readPinpointing the Specific Cells That Trigger Pregnancy RisksResearchers have published a 3D atlas of the maternal-fetal interface. The study identifies new cell types and biological mechanisms behind preeclampsia, miscarriage, and the risks associated with cannabis use during pregnancy.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 8, 2026·6 min readDouble Shifts Wreck the Body’s Stress RhythmDouble 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 8, 2026·10 min readBrain’s Unique Wiring Determines How Alzheimer’s SpreadsA 10-year study proves that Alzheimer’s tau tangles spread via an individual's unique neural connections. The findings confirm that targeting tau as it travels between synapses could halt the disease's progression.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·April 8, 2026·6 min readGlass Half Full: Optimism Lowers Your Dementia RiskA 14-year study of 9,000 adults finds that high optimism reduces dementia risk by 15%. The benefit remains consistent across racial and ethnic groups.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 8, 2026·8 min readHow Science Solved the Mystery of the Psychedelic HighA massive international study identifies a universal pattern of brain activity across psilocybin, LSD, DMT, and more. Researchers found that all major psychedelics dissolve brain network boundaries, triggering global "cross-talk."Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 8, 2026·9 min readPublic Fear Can Alter Fetal DevelopmentA study of 1.1 million births reveals that radiation-related anxiety after Fukushima, independent of physical exposure, caused a massive spike in preterm births and low birth weight across Japan.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·April 7, 2026·6 min readSingle Immune Switch Drives Both Arthritis and Alzheimer’sResearchers identify TREM-1 as a potent amplifier of the innate immune system. The review suggests that targeting this receptor could provide new treatments for sepsis, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s.Read More
