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·April 8, 2026·9 min read

One Compound Repairs Neurons with Autism Mutations

Researchers 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.

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·April 8, 2026·8 min read

Pinpointing the Specific Cells That Trigger Pregnancy Risks

Researchers 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.

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·April 7, 2026·6 min read

Single Immune Switch Drives Both Arthritis and Alzheimer’s

Researchers 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.

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·April 6, 2026·10 min read

100,000 Small Factors Rival DNA in Disease Risk

A new study of 100,000+ associations reveals that the "exposome"—the total sum of our environmental exposures—is as influential as DNA in determining disease risk. Researchers found that cumulative exposures can explain up to 43% of certain heart disease markers.

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·April 3, 2026·9 min read

Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Shrinks Neurons

The APOE4 gene triggers a protein called Nell2, which shrinks neurons and causes brain hyperactivity. Lowering Nell2 levels reversed these effects in mice, offering a new target for early Alzheimer's intervention.

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·April 2, 2026·7 min read

New AI Architect for Designing Custom DNA

Researchers have launched CREsted, an AI-driven software package that automates the analysis and design of gene regulatory elements. The tool allows for the creation of synthetic DNA "switches" with high cell-type precision.

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·April 2, 2026·8 min read

Poised Genes Time the Brain’s Growth

How does the brain time its own development? A new study explores histone bivalency—an epigenetic "red and green light" system that prevents premature neuron maturation and helps adult brains respond to stress and injury.

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·April 1, 2026·9 min read

Test Maps Circadian Rhythm Via Hair Sample

Researchers developed a non-invasive hair-follicle test to determine a person's internal clock. Analyzing 17 genes, the study reveals how age, gender, and especially lifestyle synchronize our biological rhythms.

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·April 1, 2026·8 min read

Why MS Attacks the Brain’s “Thinking” Centers

A major study reveals that MS causes permanent brain damage by breaking down the DNA of "CUX2" neurons in the gray matter. This discovery marks a shift in MS research toward protecting neuronal DNA from inflammatory stress.

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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.

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·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.

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·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.