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Scientists Restore Memory in Mice by Blocking a Single Alzheimer's Protein
Blocking the protein PTP1B boosted memory and cleared brain plaque in mice, with potential links to diabetes and obesity treatment.
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May 1, 2026 0
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MIT Pencil Beam Laser Images Blood-Brain Barrier 25x Faster Than Current Methods
MIT's self-organizing laser creates ultra-sharp brain images 25x faster, enabling real-time tracking of drugs crossing the blood-brain barrier.
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Apr 29, 2026 0
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Scientists Discover Brain Circuit That Converts Acute Pain Into Chronic Suffering
A tiny brain region called the CGIC acts as a pain switch. Silencing it prevented and even reversed chronic pain in animals.
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Apr 28, 2026 0
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Bottled-Up Stress Silently Accelerates Memory Loss in Older Adults
New research links internalized stress and hopelessness to faster memory decline, pointing to a modifiable risk factor for cognitive aging.
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Apr 28, 2026 0
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Scientists Identify the Exact Brain Cells That Drive Depression
McGill researchers pinpointed two brain cell types altered in depression, opening doors to targeted biological treatments.
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Apr 27, 2026 0
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Harvard Finds Gut Bacteria Fuel Depression by Triggering Hidden Inflammation
A gut microbe converts a common pollutant into an inflammation trigger linked to depression, revealing a new molecular pathway.
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Apr 26, 2026 0
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NIA Research Roundup Highlights Dementia Risk, Calorie Restriction and Alzheimer's Genes
Recent NIA findings spotlight lifestyle factors cutting Alzheimer's risk by 60%, calorie restriction slowing aging, and a gene regulating plaque toxicity.
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Apr 21, 2026 0
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NIH Advances Aging and Alzheimer's Research With New Funding and Scientific Progress
The National Institute on Aging outlines recent priorities in aging and Alzheimer's disease research, including budget planning and training initiatives.
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Apr 20, 2026 0
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Loneliness Hurts Memory Performance But Doesn't Accelerate Cognitive Decline
Large European study of 10,000+ older adults reveals loneliness impacts baseline memory but doesn't speed up mental decline over time.
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Apr 15, 2026 0
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Loss of Smell May Signal Alzheimer's Years Before Memory Problems Begin
New research reveals how brain immune cells destroy smell-related nerve connections in early Alzheimer's, offering hope for earlier detection.
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Apr 12, 2026 0
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Scientists Discover Hidden Brain Drain System That Could Fight Alzheimer's
New MRI technology reveals a previously unknown waste-removal pathway in the human brain that could transform how we treat neurodegenerative diseases.
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Apr 10, 2026 0
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Brain Study Reveals Autism and ADHD Share Same Biological Pathways
New research shows autism and ADHD may be two sides of the same biological coin, driven by symptom intensity rather than diagnostic labels.
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