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This shows a spine with wires, like neurons, coming out of it.

·February 22, 2026·6 min read

New Bio-Implant for Spinal Cord Repair

Muting the "brake" on repair. Scientists develop a 3D-printed spinal implant that uses RNA to trigger nerve regrowth and bridge the gap of paralysis.

This shows the outline of a woman's head surrounded by wavy sound waves and dna.

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·February 20, 2026·7 min read

Your DNA Might Be the Reason Music and Art Gives You Chills

A study of 15,500 people reveals that genetics account for 30% of why people experience "aesthetic chills" from music and art.

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·February 20, 2026·9 min read

Toxic Exposure Can Trigger Disease for 20 Generations

Your health might be an echo from the past. A new study shows that toxic exposure 500 years ago could be the hidden root of chronic disease today.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·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 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.

This shows the outline of a father and child. The father's head is clouded.

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·February 18, 2026·9 min read

Social Competition Can Turn Nurturing Dads into Neglectful Ones

Is neglect a molecular choice? Scientists have discovered a brain switch that can turn a "Dad-of-the-Year" into a neglectful parent based on his environment.

This shows a representation of a hippocampal neuron.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·February 18, 2026·9 min read

Mapping Technology Reveals the Brain’s Secret Protein Factories

DNA is just the beginning. A new mapping technology reveals that brain cells produce proteins at wildly different rates, providing a missing link in our understanding of neurological disease.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·February 16, 2026·9 min read

Two Genetic “Hits” Required to Trigger Parkinson’s Neurodegeneration

Researchers find that a mutation in GBA1 must be paired with an ATP13A2 mutation to drive the neurodegeneration seen in Parkinson’s disease.

This shows DNA coming out of a neuron, representing this article states the link between neuroscience and genetics in memory research.

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·February 15, 2026·7 min read

Neural Reprogramming Restores “Young” Memory in Aging Brains

Researchers use partial cellular reprogramming to rejuvenate "engram" neurons, successfully restoring memory in aged and Alzheimer's-model mice.

Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·February 14, 2026·9 min read

Brain Tumor Pressure Triggers Neuron Death Pathways

It's not just the cancer that kills, it's the pressure. Scientists have discovered that physical force on the brain triggers a genetic "suicide" switch in healthy neurons.

This shows glowing neurons, as though they are the target scientists discovered.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·February 12, 2026·8 min read

New Drug Target Could Freeze Alzheimer’s in Its Tracks

Is the IDOL enzyme the key to stopping Alzheimer's? New research shows that blocking this single target can dissolve brain plaques and boost cognitive resilience. By lowering the brain's "strongest risk factor" protein, scientists have found a new way to keep neurons communicating even under attack.

Illustration of chandelier cells connecting to pyramidal neurons in the brain.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·January 13, 2026·3 min read

Brain Conductors Find Precise Connection to Target Cells via Protein Handshake

Researchers identify two key proteins that allow chandelier cells to connect with excitatory neurons. This "handshake" regulates brain signals and, when disrupted, may lead to epilepsy or autism.