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Stanford Discovers Protein Traffic Jams Drive Brain Aging and Alzheimer's Risk
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Stanford Discovers Protein Traffic Jams Drive Brain Aging and Alzheimer's Risk

Stanford researchers found ribosome stalling in aging brain cells triggers faulty proteins and toxic clumps linked to Alzheimer's disease.

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May 31, 2026 0
Common Amino Acid Arginine Slashes Alzheimer's Brain Damage in Animal Studies
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Common Amino Acid Arginine Slashes Alzheimer's Brain Damage in Animal Studies

Arginine supplements reduced toxic amyloid buildup, brain inflammation, and behavioral decline in fly and mouse Alzheimer's models.

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May 5, 2026 0
Hidden Brain Cells May Hold Key to Preventing Alzheimer's Tau Protein Buildup
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Hidden Brain Cells May Hold Key to Preventing Alzheimer's Tau Protein Buildup

Scientists discover tanycytes help clear toxic tau from the brain. When damaged, these cells may allow Alzheimer's progression.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Boosting Brain Protein Sox9 Clears Alzheimer's Plaques and Preserves Memory in Mice
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Boosting Brain Protein Sox9 Clears Alzheimer's Plaques and Preserves Memory in Mice

Raising Sox9 levels in aging astrocytes reduced amyloid plaque buildup and protected memory in mouse models with existing Alzheimer's symptoms.

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May 2, 2026 0
APOE2 Gene Helps Neurons Repair DNA and Resist Brain Aging
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APOE2 Gene Helps Neurons Repair DNA and Resist Brain Aging

Buck Institute finds the longevity-linked APOE2 variant shields neurons from DNA damage and cellular senescence, explaining its Alzheimer's protection.

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May 31, 2026 0
Popular Anti-Aging Drug Combo Dasatinib+Quercetin Causes Brain Damage in Mice
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Popular Anti-Aging Drug Combo Dasatinib+Quercetin Causes Brain Damage in Mice

New mouse research finds the trendy D+Q senolytic combo severely damages myelin, raising red flags for longevity self-experimenters.

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May 28, 2026 0
Scientists Engineer Magic Mushroom Compound That Treats Depression Without Hallucinations
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Scientists Engineer Magic Mushroom Compound That Treats Depression Without Hallucinations

Researchers created modified psilocin that maintains antidepressant effects while dramatically reducing psychedelic side effects in mice.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
New Psychedelic-Like Compounds Treat Depression Without Causing Hallucinations
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New Psychedelic-Like Compounds Treat Depression Without Causing Hallucinations

UC Davis scientists created novel brain-healing molecules that activate key serotonin receptors tied to neuroplasticity โ€” without triggering hallucinations.

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May 14, 2026 0
Scientists Discover How Hidden Brain Nutrient Queuosine Enters Cells After 30 Years
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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
Arthritis Drug Eases Treatment-Resistant Depression by Calming Inflammation
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Arthritis Drug Eases Treatment-Resistant Depression by Calming Inflammation

A small trial found tocilizumab, an anti-inflammatory drug, cut depression remission rates better than SSRIs by targeting IL-6, not brain chemistry.

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May 28, 2026 0
Brain Protein Menin Controls Aging Speed and D-Serine Supplement Boosts Memory in Mice
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Brain Protein Menin Controls Aging Speed and D-Serine Supplement Boosts Memory in Mice

Declining Menin in the hypothalamus drives inflammation and aging. Restoring it reversed decline; D-serine amino acid improved cognition in mice.

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May 24, 2026 0
Brain Support Cells Control Fear Memories and Could Transform PTSD Treatment
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Brain Support Cells Control Fear Memories and Could Transform PTSD Treatment

Astrocytes, once thought passive, actively control fear memories in the brain, opening new paths for anxiety disorder treatments.

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Apr 6, 2026 0
NIH Maps First Large-Scale Atlas of Senescent Cells Across the Human Body
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NIH Maps First Large-Scale Atlas of Senescent Cells Across the Human Body

The SenNet atlas reveals where aging cells accumulate in human tissues, opening new doors for senolytic therapies and healthspan extension.

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Jun 19, 2026 0
Daily Probiotic Boosts Antidepressant Effects in Older Adults Study Finds
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Daily Probiotic Boosts Antidepressant Effects in Older Adults Study Finds

A 12-week clinical trial found older adults taking probiotics with antidepressants had greater reductions in depression and anxiety than placebo.

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Jun 18, 2026 0
USC Scientists Find Brain Enzyme Behind Alzheimer's Inflammation and How to Block It
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USC Scientists Find Brain Enzyme Behind Alzheimer's Inflammation and How to Block It

New compounds targeting the cPLA2 enzyme may reduce Alzheimer's-linked brain inflammation, especially in high-risk APOE4 gene carriers.

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May 26, 2026 0
Teen Diet Quality Linked to Mental Health in Major Review of 19 Studies
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Teen Diet Quality Linked to Mental Health in Major Review of 19 Studies

Comprehensive analysis reveals whole dietary patterns, not individual supplements, show strongest links to reduced depression in adolescents.

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Mar 30, 2026 1
MIT Pencil Beam Laser Images Blood-Brain Barrier 25x Faster Than Current Methods
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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
Scientists Engineer Brain Cells to Clear Alzheimer's Plaques With Single Injection
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Scientists Engineer Brain Cells to Clear Alzheimer's Plaques With Single Injection

Researchers turned ordinary brain cells into plaque-clearing machines, reducing Alzheimer's amyloid by half in mice with one treatment.

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Mar 28, 2026 3
Scientists Find Hidden Brain Death Switch That Drives Alzheimer's Disease
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Scientists Find Hidden Brain Death Switch That Drives Alzheimer's Disease

Researchers discover toxic protein pair that kills brain cells in Alzheimer's and develop compound to block it in mice.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Brain's Hidden Tau Cleanup System Could Block Alzheimer's Damage
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Brain's Hidden Tau Cleanup System Could Block Alzheimer's Damage

UCLA scientists discover why some neurons resist Alzheimer's better than others, revealing a natural protein cleanup system that could lead to new treatments.

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Mar 29, 2026 0
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