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Scientists Switch On Nerve Regeneration Once Thought Lost Forever
Cambridge researchers found a gene network that shuts off nerve repair — and an existing hormone drug that reactivates it.
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May 29, 2026 0
Results for "Vagus Nerve Stimulation" in Alzheimer's
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Duke Scientists Recharge Damaged Nerves With Healthy Mitochondria to Halt Chronic Pain
Duke researchers restored healthy mitochondria to damaged nerve cells, cutting pain-related behaviors by 50% in mice with nerve pain.
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May 25, 2026 0
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Experimental Drug Cuts Childhood Epilepsy Seizures by 91% in Clinical Trial
New gene therapy zorevunersen dramatically reduced seizures in children with severe Dravet syndrome epilepsy while improving quality of life.
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Mar 29, 2026 1
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Vitamin B3 Boosts Immune Attack on Glioblastoma in Early Clinical Trial
High-dose niacin revived suppressed immune cells in glioblastoma patients, with 82% showing no progression at 6 months — 28% better than expected.
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Jun 23, 2026 0
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Gene Therapy Silences Chronic Pain Without Opioid Addiction Risk
New brain-targeted gene therapy mimics morphine's pain relief while avoiding addiction, offering hope for 50+ million Americans with chronic pain.
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Mar 30, 2026 6
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Brain Region That Controls Breathing May Drive High Blood Pressure
Scientists found a brainstem area linked to forceful breathing also constricts blood vessels, offering new treatment targets.
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Mar 28, 2026 1
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Vitamin B12 Compound Crosses Blood-Brain Barrier to Target Deadly Brain Tumors
A modified B12 molecule delivers nitric oxide directly to glioblastoma tumors and boosts existing treatments in animal and lab studies.
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Jun 28, 2026 0
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Brain Signal Discovery Reveals New Autism Pathway and Potential Treatment Target
Scientists identify how nitric oxide triggers cellular changes in autism, offering hope for targeted therapies.
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Mar 29, 2026 0
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Scientists Reverse Anxiety by Fixing a Tiny Amygdala Brain Circuit in Mice
Researchers restored a key brain circuit in mice and reversed anxiety and social withdrawal, pointing to a powerful new therapeutic target.
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Jun 4, 2026 0
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AI Therapy Shows Promise Over Human Clinicians in Mental Health Treatment
New research suggests AI-powered therapy may deliver better mental health outcomes than traditional human-delivered care.
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Mar 28, 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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Stroke Survivors Show Brain Rejuvenation in Undamaged Regions
New research reveals stroke may trigger younger-looking brain patterns in healthy regions as the brain rewires itself for recovery.
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Mar 30, 2026 6
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5 Weeks of Brain Training Cuts Dementia Risk by 25% for 20 Years
Speed-of-processing training in adults 65+ showed lasting protection against dementia in groundbreaking 20-year study.
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Mar 28, 2026 0
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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 — without triggering hallucinations.
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May 14, 2026 0
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Brain Scans Show How Ketamine Rapidly Rewires Depression Circuits
Scientists used advanced brain imaging to reveal how ketamine reshapes key receptors in specific brain regions to quickly lift severe depression.
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Mar 29, 2026 1
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Ancient Brainstem Neurons Act as a Focus Switch Against Distractions
Johns Hopkins scientists found brainstem neurons that filter distractions in mice, offering new clues to treating ADHD and attention disorders.
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Jun 28, 2026 0
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Ancient Chinese Exercise Baduanjin Cuts Blood Pressure as Well as Brisk Walking
A large clinical trial finds baduanjin, a gentle 800-year-old Chinese practice, lowers blood pressure comparably to medication and brisk walking.
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May 12, 2026 0
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Your Brain Drives Exercise Gains More Than Your Muscles Do
New research reveals that brain cells active after workouts—not just during—are key to building endurance over time.
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May 17, 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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AI Maps Hidden Gene Networks Driving Alzheimer's Brain Changes
New AI system reveals how genes control each other in Alzheimer's brains, uncovering potential treatment targets.
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Mar 28, 2026 0
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