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This shows a head with a tree growing from it, full of leaves. This reflects the cognitive recovery arc in psychosis.

·February 20, 2026·8 min read

Study Shows Cognitive Recovery in Psychosis

It’s not a single path. A decade-long study reveals how the brain’s "growth chart" can predict recovery and treatment success in people with psychosis.

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·February 19, 2026·8 min read

Peripheral Eye Scan Catch Alzheimer’s in Its Tracks

Researchers find that early Alzheimer’s markers appear in the peripheral retina, offering a new path for non-invasive early detection.

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·February 19, 2026·10 min read

Ghost in the Machine: Exposing the Hidden Personalities of AI

Researchers develop a method to expose and steer hidden concepts, biases, and personalities within Large Language Models (LLMs).

This illustration shows a brain surrounded by comfort foods.

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·February 19, 2026·8 min read

Satiety Bypass: How Cannabis Overrides the Brain’s “I’m Full” Signal

A new study reveals how cannabis hijacks the brain's hypothalamus to trigger "the munchies," offering new insights for treating medical appetite loss.

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·February 19, 2026·7 min read

Twin Enzymes Rewire Your Brain for Interaction and Memory

Twin enzymes, different worlds. Scientists have discovered that MNK1 and MNK2 act as the brain's specialized switches for memory and social curiosity.

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·February 19, 2026·10 min read

Blood Test Can Predict When Alzheimer’s Symptoms Will Start

A new study reveals a p-tau217 "blood clock" that predicts the onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms within three to four years.

This shows a brain surrounded by processed foods.

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·February 19, 2026·10 min read

Processed Foods Silence the Brain’s Fear Center

Three days is all it takes. New research proves that skipping fiber can trigger rapid inflammation in your brain's emotional center, leaving you vulnerable to poor decisions.

This illustration shows two people chatting. Above them is the oxytocin molecular structure.

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·February 19, 2026·8 min read

The Oxytocin Switch That Controls Your Social Vibe

It’s the brain’s social thermostat. Scientists have discovered the protein that controls the slow, steady drip of oxytocin that works alongside serotonin to prime us for human connection.

This image shows two pregnant women, one with an infant on her lap, the other without, signifying how having more than one child sparks neuroplasticity during pregnancy.

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·February 19, 2026·7 min read

Second Pregnancy Rewires Mom’s Brain for Multi-Child Parenting

One and done? Not for your neurons. Scientists have discovered that a second pregnancy leaves its own unique mark on the brain, specifically tuning it for the chaos of multi-child parenting.

This shows the outline of a person running. Their brain is highlighted, as are their muscles.

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·February 19, 2026·8 min read

Hypothalamus Signal Build Endurance After Exercise

A new study reveals that SF1 neurons in the hypothalamus are required for the body to gain endurance after exercise, acting as a master coordinator for muscle remodeling.

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·February 18, 2026·8 min read

Less Experience Leads to Faster Neural Adaptation

A new study finds that the brain learns better from spaced-out, rare events than from constant repetition, challenging 100 years of Pavlovian theory.

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·February 18, 2026·10 min read

New Human Neuron Networks Decode Developing Brain Rhythms

Researchers have developed a high-speed "neuron-on-a-plate" system that successfully mimics the complex electrical rhythms of the developing human brain.