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– These articles focus mainly on neurology research.
– What is neurology?
– Definition of neurology: a science involved in the study of the nervous systems, especially of the diseases and disorders affecting them.
– Neurology research can include information involving brain research, neurological disorders, medicine, brain cancer, peripheral nervous systems, central nervous systems, nerve damage, brain tumors, seizures, neurosurgery, electrophysiology, BMI, brain injuries, paralysis and spinal cord treatments.

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·November 4, 2025·6 min read

BrainSTEM Atlas Maps Every Cell of the Developing Human Brain

Scientists have built one of the most comprehensive single-cell maps of the developing human brain. The new BrainSTEM framework analyzed nearly 680,000 fetal brain cells to chart their growth and interactions, offering a detailed reference for studying neuron development.

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·November 3, 2025·5 min read

Antioxidant Defense System in the Brain Discovered

A new study identifies biliverdin reductase A (BVRA) as a crucial enzyme defending neurons from oxidative stress, acting independently of its traditional role in bilirubin production. Using genetically modified mice, researchers found that BVRA binds directly to NRF2, a master regulator of antioxidant defense, ensuring the activation of protective genes that maintain cellular health.

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·November 3, 2025·9 min read

Long-Term Melatonin Use Linked to Higher Heart Failure Risk

A large-scale analysis of more than 130,000 adults with chronic insomnia found that long-term melatonin use—defined as one year or more—was associated with a striking increase in heart failure, hospitalization, and mortality risk. Using global health records, researchers found that melatonin users had about 90% higher odds of developing heart failure and were nearly twice as likely to die from any cause within five years.

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·October 29, 2025·6 min read

How Chemotherapy Triggers Nerve Damage, and How to Stop It

A new study reveals that chemotherapy-induced nerve pain arises from a stress response in immune cells that triggers inflammation and neurotoxicity. Researchers found that activating a cellular stress sensor called IRE1α causes nerve damage and pain during chemotherapy, but blocking it prevents both in mice.

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·October 27, 2025·8 min read

Daily Light and Sound Therapy May Slow Alzheimer’s Decline

A long-term study found that daily 40Hz light and sound stimulation may help slow cognitive decline in people with late-onset Alzheimer’s disease. After two years of treatment, participants maintained stronger cognitive performance than typical Alzheimer’s patients and showed reduced levels of tau protein, a key disease biomarker.

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·October 26, 2025·6 min read

Listening to Music After 70 May Cut Dementia Risk by Nearly 40%

Older adults who regularly listen to or play music may significantly lower their risk of dementia, according to a study of more than 10,800 people over age 70. Those who always listened to music showed a 39% lower risk of developing dementia and better memory performance, while those who played instruments had a 35% lower risk.

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·October 24, 2025·7 min read

Alzheimer’s Disrupts Brain’s Internal Clock, Unraveling Gene Rhythms

Alzheimer’s disease not only damages memory but also distorts the brain’s internal clock, disrupting the daily rhythms of hundreds of genes tied to brain health. Researchers found that in mice with amyloid buildup, normal circadian gene activity in microglia and astrocytes—the brain’s immune and support cells—became erratic.

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·October 23, 2025·6 min read

Pain Resilience, Not Pain Itself, Predicts How Active People Stay

A new study reveals that how people think about and cope with chronic pain is more important than the pain itself in determining physical activity levels. Researchers found that individuals with higher pain resilience — the ability to maintain positive functioning despite pain — were significantly more active than those with lower resilience.

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·October 23, 2025·8 min read

Brain’s Waste System Breakdown Linked to Dementia Risk

Researchers have discovered that problems with the brain’s waste-clearing system—the glymphatic system—may significantly raise the risk of developing dementia. In one of the largest studies to date, MRI data from 40,000 adults revealed that impaired cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow predicts dementia risk years before symptoms appear.

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·October 23, 2025·7 min read

Poor Oral Health Linked to Brain Damage Markers

A new study finds that older adults with gum disease are more likely to show signs of white matter damage in the brain — a change tied to memory decline, balance issues, and higher stroke risk. MRI scans revealed that participants with gum disease had significantly more white matter hyperintensities than those without, even after accounting for age and other health factors.

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·October 22, 2025·8 min read

Oral Bacteria May Drive Multiple Sclerosis

Scientists have found that people with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a distinctly imbalanced oral microbiome—marked by a loss of beneficial bacteria and a rise in inflammation-linked microbes. Using advanced genetic and metabolic profiling, researchers revealed that saliva from MS patients also had lower levels of hypotaurine, a molecule that supports antioxidant defense and nerve health.

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·October 22, 2025·8 min read

New AI Tool Reveals Genetic Link Between Memory Cells and Alzheimer’s

A new computational tool developed by researchers has uncovered genetic evidence directly linking Alzheimer’s disease to the loss of memory-making neurons, helping to resolve a decades-long mystery in dementia research. The algorithm, called seismic, matches genetic data to individual cell types, outperforming previous methods and highlighting how specific brain cells—not just immune cells—are implicated in Alzheimer’s.

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Neurology

BrainSTEM Atlas Maps Every Cell of the Developing Human Brain

Antioxidant Defense System in the Brain Discovered

Long-Term Melatonin Use Linked to Higher Heart Failure Risk

How Chemotherapy Triggers Nerve Damage, and How to Stop It

Daily Light and Sound Therapy May Slow Alzheimer’s Decline

Listening to Music After 70 May Cut Dementia Risk by Nearly 40%

Alzheimer’s Disrupts Brain’s Internal Clock, Unraveling Gene Rhythms

Pain Resilience, Not Pain Itself, Predicts How Active People Stay

Brain’s Waste System Breakdown Linked to Dementia Risk

Poor Oral Health Linked to Brain Damage Markers

Oral Bacteria May Drive Multiple Sclerosis

New AI Tool Reveals Genetic Link Between Memory Cells and Alzheimer’s

Brain Prioritizes “Sound Offsets” During Hearing Repair

Glucose Levels Signal the Growth of Myelin

Why Your Brain “Dreams” Even When You’re Awake

Mapping the Brain’s Hidden Hub for Creative Thought

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