AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 25, 2026·10 min readMapping 30 Million Cells to Unlock Brain SecretsWhat makes the human brain unique? A new neocortex atlas mapping 30 million cells reveals the genetic pathways behind human intelligence and brain disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 24, 2026·9 min readA New Link Between Aging and Brain DeclineWhat is the IVNS1ABP mutation? Scientists identify a new disease that causes both progeria-like aging and brain deficits.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·March 23, 2026·9 min readMeat Intake Modifies Genetic Dementia RiskA 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.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 20, 2026·8 min readRNA Recycling Extends LifespanResearchers discover that the enzyme RNASEK slows aging and extends lifespan by clearing out "toxic" circular RNA that accumulates in cells over time.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·March 20, 2026·10 min readAlcohol, Tobacco, and Opioid Addictions Share Genetic RootsIt’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.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 18, 2026·11 min readGene Linking Schizophrenia to Decision-Making FoundScientists identify the genetic mutation that stops the brain from updating its version of reality, offering a new target for schizophrenia treatment.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 17, 2026·8 min readMapping Gene Activity in the Living Human BrainNew research identifies the specific "genetic software" that drives real-time neurotransmission in living humans, offering a new frontier for psychiatric treatment.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·March 12, 2026·10 min readMajor Risk Factor for Rare Early-Onset Dementia FoundScientists discover a massive genetic risk factor for a rare form of FTD, proving that "personality-changing" dementia has a clear biological cause.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·March 12, 2026·7 min readFive High-Risk Neuron Groups Identified in ALS and FTDNew research reveals five specific types of neurons that are the primary targets of ALS and FTD, paving the way for cell-specific therapies.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 11, 2026·11 min readHow Aging Unlocks Hidden DNA in the BrainScientists create an unprecedented atlas of 1 million cells to show how the aging brain rewires itself at the epigenetic level.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 11, 2026·8 min readAdult Neurons Retain a Molecular Record of Their BirthNew research reveals that every neuron in the adult brain carries a molecular record of exactly when and where it was born.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·March 11, 2026·8 min readBringing Sight Back: Photoreceptor Cell Death Is ReversibleScientists discover that dying eye cells can be rescued by clearing out "toxic batteries," potentially preventing permanent blindness.Read More
