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·March 31, 2026·8 min read

Using “Left-Handed” Proteins to Block Alzheimer’s

Researchers designed a "mirror-image" protein that disables amyloid-beta, the primary cause of Alzheimer's plaques. By exploiting molecular chirality, the team created a "right-handed" interceptor that prevents toxic proteins from clumping.

This shows a DNA double helix and a pair of twins.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·March 31, 2026·8 min read

High IQ and High Status Share the Same Genes

A new study reveals that genetics explain up to 98% of the correlation between IQ and socioeconomic status. Researchers found that while upbringing matters, innate intelligence—driven largely by heredity—is the primary predictor of adult success.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·March 30, 2026·6 min read

Metabolites “Rewrite” Brain Genes in Addiction

Researchers found that alcohol metabolites directly regulate gene expression in the brain. The ventral hippocampus is especially sensitive to these epigenetic changes, providing a new molecular target for treating alcohol use disorder.

This shows brown fat under the microscope.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·March 28, 2026·9 min read

Split Protein Builds the Infrastructure for Weight Loss

Researchers discovered that the protein SLIT3 splits in two to build the "infrastructure" of brown fat. By expanding blood vessels and nerves, SLIT3 enables brown fat to burn more energy, offering a new non-appetite-based strategy for treating obesity.

Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·March 25, 2026·7 min read

Brain on Fire: The Body Attacks the Mind to Kill Cancer

What causes "Brain on Fire" syndrome? A new study links anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis to the body's natural defense against breast cancer.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·March 25, 2026·10 min read

Mapping 30 Million Cells to Unlock Brain Secrets

What makes the human brain unique? A new neocortex atlas mapping 30 million cells reveals the genetic pathways behind human intelligence and brain disorders.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·March 24, 2026·9 min read

A New Link Between Aging and Brain Decline

What is the IVNS1ABP mutation? Scientists identify a new disease that causes both progeria-like aging and brain deficits.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·March 23, 2026·9 min read

Meat Intake Modifies Genetic Dementia Risk

A new 15-year study finds that higher meat intake may protect against dementia and cognitive decline specifically in carriers of the APOE4 "Alzheimer's gene." The findings suggest that precision nutrition based on genetic profiles could be the future of dementia prevention.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·March 20, 2026·8 min read

RNA Recycling Extends Lifespan

Researchers discover that the enzyme RNASEK slows aging and extends lifespan by clearing out "toxic" circular RNA that accumulates in cells over time.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·March 20, 2026·10 min read

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Opioid Addictions Share Genetic Roots

It’s in the wiring. A massive study reveals that the genetic risk for addiction is mostly shared across all substances and linked to the brain’s "impulse control" center.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·March 18, 2026·11 min read

Gene Linking Schizophrenia to Decision-Making Found

Scientists identify the genetic mutation that stops the brain from updating its version of reality, offering a new target for schizophrenia treatment.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·March 17, 2026·8 min read

Mapping Gene Activity in the Living Human Brain

New research identifies the specific "genetic software" that drives real-time neurotransmission in living humans, offering a new frontier for psychiatric treatment.