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·August 5, 2026·9 min read

Neural Stem Cells Branch Earlier Than Expected

Cortical neural stem cells branch early into parallel lineages, overturning traditional views on how brain cell types form.

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·August 5, 2026·8 min read

Brain-Inspired AI Cuts Video Processing Time

A new study introduces EMF-dVAE, a brain-inspired AI model that reduces video processing time by 65% and uses 15% of visual data while improving accuracy.

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·August 5, 2026·5 min read

Modern Human PSPH Gene Outperforms Variants

A new study shows modern human PSPH gene variants produce L-serine more efficiently than ancient hunter-gatherer versions, revealing how brain biochemistry evolved over time.

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·August 5, 2026·9 min read

THC Significantly Reduces Trauma Nightmares in PTSD

A study of over 170 PTSD patients finds that evening doses of dronabinol (THC) significantly reduce trauma-related nightmares, with over a third achieving complete remission.

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·August 5, 2026·8 min read

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Increases Psychiatric Risk

IBD increases psychiatric disorder risk starting three years before diagnosis and lasting up to a decade post-diagnosis.

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·August 5, 2026·7 min read

Brain Stimulation Triggers Cell-Specific Genetics in Living Brains

Deep brain stimulation on living human temporal cortex tissue synchronizes neural firing and triggers distinct gene expression programs in neurons and astrocytes.

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·August 4, 2026·9 min read

Phase 1 Trial Validates Anti-PD-L1 Antibody for Alzheimer’s

IBC-Ab002, an anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy targeting systemic immune aging, is safe and reduces markers of neuronal damage in Alzheimer's patients.

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·August 4, 2026·8 min read

Brain PET Scans Link Late-Onset Psychosis to Tau and Amyloid

A new study using PET imaging reveals that 65% of patients with late-onset psychosis exhibit tau protein buildup in the brain, linking midlife hallucinations and delusions to underlying neurodegeneration.

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·August 4, 2026·8 min read

3D Human Brain Tissue Model Replicates Alzheimer’s Pathology

Researchers developed a 3D human brain tissue model incorporating neurons, astrocytes, and microglia that replicates Alzheimer's plaque clearance, paving the way for automated high-throughput drug testing.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·August 4, 2026·11 min read

“Cell Village” Platform Uncovers Genetic Drivers of Brain Growth

Scientists developed a "cell village" culture method and the Townlet statistical model to track neural stem cell growth and neurotoxin vulnerability across genetically diverse donors, linking 16p11.2 deletion to autism-related head overgrowth.