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Stroke Treatment Creates Paradoxical Brain Damage Through Reperfusion Injury
Brain Health

Stroke Treatment Creates Paradoxical Brain Damage Through Reperfusion Injury

Life-saving stroke treatments can paradoxically worsen brain damage through complex reperfusion injury mechanisms affecting millions of neurons.

Research Paper
Apr 10, 2026 0
New Biological Therapies Show Promise for Treating Eating Disorders
Brain Health

New Biological Therapies Show Promise for Treating Eating Disorders

Editorial reviews emerging treatments including brain stimulation, psychedelics, and microbiome therapies for eating disorders.

Research Paper
Apr 10, 2026 0
Neuroscientist Tommy Wood Debunks the Myth That Adult Brains Cannot Change
Brain Health

Neuroscientist Tommy Wood Debunks the Myth That Adult Brains Cannot Change

Dr. Tommy Wood discusses his new book challenging the belief that adult brains are fixed and incapable of adaptation or improvement.

Podcast
Apr 10, 2026 0
Brain Circuits Behind Aggression and Mating Behaviors Revealed
Brain Health

Brain Circuits Behind Aggression and Mating Behaviors Revealed

Dr. David Anderson explains how neural circuits control emotions like fear, aggression, and arousal, plus hormonal influences on behavior.

Video
Apr 10, 2026 0
Brain Protein COP1 Controls Neuroinflammation by Targeting Key Inflammatory Factor
Brain Health

Brain Protein COP1 Controls Neuroinflammation by Targeting Key Inflammatory Factor

New research reveals how ubiquitin ligase COP1 suppresses brain inflammation by degrading c/EBPβ protein in microglia cells.

Research Paper
Apr 10, 2026 0
Adenosine Receptor Blocker Boosts Brain Recovery After Stroke by 40%
Brain Health

Adenosine Receptor Blocker Boosts Brain Recovery After Stroke by 40%

DPCPX treatment enhanced neurogenesis and improved motor/memory function in stroke recovery studies using advanced PET imaging.

Research Paper
Apr 9, 2026 0
Brain Structure-Function Coupling Variability Reveals Emotion Networks and Genetic Signatures
Brain Health

Brain Structure-Function Coupling Variability Reveals Emotion Networks and Genetic Signatures

New brain imaging study maps how structure-function coupling fluctuates over time, revealing emotion-linked networks and genetic patterns.

Research Paper
Apr 9, 2026 0
Nanopore Technology Revolutionizes Real-Time Brain Chemical Detection
Brain Health

Nanopore Technology Revolutionizes Real-Time Brain Chemical Detection

New nanopore sensors could transform how we monitor neurotransmitters in real-time, opening doors for precision brain health interventions.

Research Paper
Apr 9, 2026 0
Orexin System Blocking May Reduce Nicotine Addiction and Fear Memory Formation
Brain Health

Orexin System Blocking May Reduce Nicotine Addiction and Fear Memory Formation

New research explores how inhibiting brain orexin pathways could impact nicotine reward processing and fear-based memories.

Research Paper
Apr 9, 2026 0
New Research Reveals How Brain Chemical Transporters Could Treat Depression and Parkinson's
Brain Health

New Research Reveals How Brain Chemical Transporters Could Treat Depression and Parkinson's

Scientists uncover molecular mechanisms of neurotransmitter transporters, opening new therapeutic pathways for neurological disorders.

Research Paper
Apr 9, 2026 0
Cerebellum Encodes Prior Knowledge to Predict Future Events
Brain Health

Cerebellum Encodes Prior Knowledge to Predict Future Events

New research reveals how cerebellar circuits learn and store statistical patterns from experience to make predictive motor responses.

Research Paper
Apr 9, 2026 0
Seven Days of Meditation Rewires Brain Networks and Boosts Immune Function
Brain Health

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.

Press Release
Apr 8, 2026 0
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