The Brain’s Aging Gatekeepers: How ‘Zombie’ Cells Fuel Inflammation
A recent study in mice reveals that senescent immune cells in the brain’s white matter could be a key driver of age-related neuroinflammation, opening new…
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A Hidden Fire: Scientists Pinpoint a Surprising New Source of Dementia
New research reveals that free radicals from an unexpected source—the brain’s support cells—fuel the inflammation behind neurodegenerative diseases, and a novel drug class could put…
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Beyond the Calm: Unpacking the Challenging Side of Meditation
A groundbreaking study reveals that while meditation offers many benefits, a significant number of practitioners also face distressing side effects. It’s time for a more…
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Oxidative Stress: Unraveling Its Role in the Repetitive Behaviors Tied to Autism and OCD
New Research Reveals a Potential Biological Link Between Oxidative Imbalance and Stereotypies From the repetitive mannerisms in children with autism spectrum disorder to the echoing…
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How Your Childhood Environment Rewires Your Brain for Life
A groundbreaking study in mice reveals how stimulating or impoverished environments physically alter memory circuits by flipping a crucial genetic switch. Nature versus nurture is…
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Unlocking the Brain’s Hidden Guardian: A New Role for an Old Enzyme
Neuroscientists have discovered that a familiar enzyme has a secret, powerful ability to protect brain cells, opening new doors for the fight against neurodegenerative diseases…
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Think Up, Look Up: How Word Meanings Subtly Guide Your Gaze
A new study reveals that simply understanding a word’s meaning can physically move your eyes, but it takes deeper thought to actually speed up your…
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More Than a Feeling: How the Puckering Taste of Cocoa Sharpens Your Brain
New research reveals that the astringent sensation from flavanols, not just their absorption, triggers a brain response similar to exercise, enhancing focus and memory. That…
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Seeing Ghosts: The Surprising Truth About Color Afterimages
For over a century, we’ve been told a simple story about why we see lingering colors. New research reveals the illusion is not a trick…