FeaturedNeuroscience·April 21, 2026·7 min readSecrets of Human Intelligence UnlockedA collaborative project has released EVApeCognition, the world's largest dataset on great ape intelligence.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·April 21, 2026·6 min readAI Voices Outperform Human Speech in Noisy EnvironmentsA study reveals that AI voice clones are up to 20% easier to understand than human voices in noisy environments, suggesting AI "idealizes" speech for better clarity.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 21, 2026·7 min readAlzheimer’s Brains Share a Genetic Signature with Some CancersA study finds that Alzheimer’s is driven by cancer-like mutations in the brain's immune cells, which may enter from the blood and trigger lethal brain inflammation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 20, 2026·7 min readCellular Drawstrings Seal the Developing BrainResearchers identified a "purse-string" mechanism powered by actin and molecular motors that physically pulls the neural tube closed during early development.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 20, 2026·7 min readSSRIs May Trigger TinnitusA new study identifies a specific serotonin circuit that triggers the auditory system, explaining why SSRIs can worsen tinnitus and offering a new target for treatment.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 20, 2026·9 min readNapping Patterns Predict Mortality RiskA 19-year study finds that frequent, long, and morning naps in older adults are associated with higher mortality, acting as a warning sign for underlying disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 20, 2026·8 min readMultiple Pregnancies May Shield the Female Brain From StrokeA new study reveals that women with three or more live births have a reduced risk of stroke and covert vascular brain damage.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 20, 2026·5 min readWhy the Brain Can’t Forget Earth’s Gravity in SpaceA 20-year study reveals that astronauts' brains retain a "memory" of Earth's gravity, causing them to over-grip objects in space to prevent drops that aren't possible.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 20, 2026·6 min readExercise and Ibuprofen May Shield Against Chemo BrainA Phase II trial finds that walking and resistance exercise, along with low-dose ibuprofen, can protect cancer patients from "chemo brain" during treatment.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 20, 2026·9 min readThe Molecular Code Behind Gut-Brain CommunicationNeuroscientists have identified the specific bacterial sugars that trigger neurons in the gut to communicate with the brain, providing a mechanical explanation for the gut-brain axis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 20, 2026·9 min readGut Bacteria May Predict Parkinson’s Before Symptoms AppearA major study identifies 176 gut microbe species that signal Parkinson’s risk years before symptoms, suggesting that gut health is a key early warning system for the disease.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·April 20, 2026·8 min readStudy Links Sterol-Inhibiting Drugs to Autism RiskAstudy of 6 million births links common medications that inhibit cholesterol synthesis, including certain antidepressants and beta-blockers—to a 1.47-fold increased risk of autism.Read More
