FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 17, 2026·9 min readNew Blueprint for Brain RepairZebra finches grow new neurons that "bully" their way through the brain, a discovery that explains why humans might have evolved to limit brain regeneration to protect existing memories.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 17, 2026·8 min readCould Alzheimer’s Begin in the Nerves, Not the Brain?Researchers using "human-on-a-chip" technology have found that Alzheimer's-related movement issues may start in the peripheral nerves, rather than the brain, offering a new path for early diagnosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 16, 2026·8 min readHigh-Dose Folic Acid Slashes Birth Defect RisksWomen on antiseizure medication can reduce their child's risk of birth defects by 45%, but only if they start high-dose folic acid before getting pregnant.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·April 16, 2026·8 min readThe Brain Circuitry of Placebo Pain ReliefResearchers have pinpointed the brain's "placebo circuit." By training the brain to release its own endorphins in the vlPAG region, they achieved broad-spectrum pain relief without the need for addictive drugs.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 14, 2026·8 min readThe Loneliness Paradox: Memory Deficits Without Accelerated DeclineDoes loneliness cause dementia? A new study shows that while lonely seniors have poorer memory at the start, their cognitive decline follows the same trajectory as non-lonely peers.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 14, 2026·8 min readBlood Test Predicts Alzheimer’s Years Before ScansA blood test for pTau217 can predict Alzheimer's pathology and cognitive decline years before brain scans show abnormalities.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 14, 2026·10 min readNasal Spray Reverses Brain Aging and InflammationA new two-dose nasal spray reverses brain aging by delivering microRNAs directly to the brain. The therapy reduces "neuroinflammation" and restores memory within weeks.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 13, 2026·7 min readTreating Hearing Loss Could Halt DementiaMiddle ear conditions like perforated eardrums and cholesteatoma double the risk of dementia. However, surgery or hearing aids can significantly reduce this risk.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 13, 2026·8 min readSpinal Cord Injury Disrupts the Brain’s “Volume Control”Why is balance difficult after a spinal cord injury? New research shows how SCI reshapes motor control, leading to shaky movements and rigid neural signals.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 12, 2026·7 min readHealthy Plant-Based Eating Lowers Dementia RiskDoes a plant-based diet prevent Alzheimer's? New research from shows that healthful plant-based diets lower dementia risk by 7%, while unhealthful plant-based diets increase risk.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 11, 2026·7 min readParkinson’s Meds Accidentally Trigger Bacteria to “Eat” LevodopaHow does gut bacteria affect Parkinson’s medication? COMT inhibitors trigger the growth of E. faecalis, which metabolizes levodopa before it can reach the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 9, 2026·8 min readVirtual Hippocampus: Pinpointing Alzheimer’s “Tipping Points”Researchers are developing a multiscale model of the hippocampus to identify why specific neurons are vulnerable to Alzheimer's. The virtual testbed aims to find therapeutic tipping points before memory loss becomes irreversible.Read More
