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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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Apr 10, 2026 0
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Your Brain Tricks You Into Liking Artificial Sweeteners Based on Expectations
New research shows what you think you're drinking matters more than what's actually in your glass for taste enjoyment.
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Apr 10, 2026 0
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Gut Bacteria Trigger ALS and Dementia Through Toxic Sugar Production
Scientists discover harmful bacterial sugars in the gut trigger immune attacks that damage the brain in ALS and dementia patients.
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Apr 10, 2026 0
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Seven Days of Meditation Rewires Brain Networks and Boosts Immune Function
UC San Diego study shows one week of intensive meditation produces measurable brain changes and enhanced neuroplasticity comparable to psychedelic effects.
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Apr 8, 2026 0
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Scientists Watch Alzheimer's Brain Damage Form and Reverse in Real Time
Researchers captured live footage of protein clumping in Alzheimer's disease and discovered how to potentially reverse the damage.
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Apr 8, 2026 0
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Scientists Discover How Hidden Brain Nutrient Queuosine Enters Cells After 30 Years
Researchers identified the gene that transports queuosine, a micronutrient crucial for brain health and cancer defense, solving a decades-old mystery.
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Apr 8, 2026 0