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·March 2, 2026·6 min read

Why Socializing Loses to Alcohol in Addiction

New research reveals that activity in the anterior insula primes the brain to choose alcohol over social interaction, offering a new target for addiction treatment.

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·March 2, 2026·6 min read

Brain’s Family Tree: A New Theory of Neural Self-Organization

A new theory of brain development suggests that neurons find their place by staying near their relatives, rather than following distant chemical signals.

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·March 2, 2026·9 min read

Low-Dose Lithium May Shield Against Verbal Memory Loss

A new pilot study reveals that low-dose lithium may act as a neuroprotective shield, slowing verbal memory loss in patients at risk for Alzheimer’s.

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·March 1, 2026·6 min read

Is Sparkling Water The New “Brain Fuel” for Gamers?

Ditch the sugar. New research shows that the simple fizz of sparkling water can keep your brain sharp and your "gaming fouls" low during three-hour esports sessions.

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·March 1, 2026·7 min read

Laughing at Your Blunders Beats Embarrassment

A major study reveals that laughing at your own minor blunders is the ultimate social power move, beating out embarrassment for building trust and likability.

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·March 1, 2026·6 min read

Why We Repeat Decisions That No Longer Make Sense

Stuck on repeat. A major study reveals that our brains prefer repeating past decisions over weighing new facts, turning simple actions into "irrational" long-term habits.

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Featured Neuroscience

·March 1, 2026·8 min read

New Tech Tracks Living Brain Activity Noninvasively

A window into the living brain. Researchers successfully use "synthetic reporters" to track brain activity and gene expression in primates via a simple blood test.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 1, 2026·7 min read

Why You Can’t Say No to Snacks Even When Full

New EEG research reveals that your brain refuses to "switch off" its reward response to food, even after you’ve eaten until you’re full.

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·February 28, 2026·8 min read

Using Imagination to Disrupt Negative Memory Traces

Healing through imagination. Researchers prove that "rescripting" painful childhood memories with a supportive defender can permanently lower the fear of failure in adults.

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·February 28, 2026·8 min read

Why Your Brain Gets Sharper After Adolescence

Scientists discover that the adult brain proactiveley remodels its "sensory filter" to achieve high-definition perception, overturning decades of fixed-circuit theory.

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·February 28, 2026·8 min read

Study Reveals What Tau PET Scans Are Actually Seeing

A high-precision study reveals that the most common tau PET tracer also reacts to iron and brain inflammation, providing a new guide for accurate diagnosis.