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Higher cortisol exposure was associated with poorer cognitive performance and faster cognitive decline in a study of nearly 3,900 older adults. buff.ly/UBbtqRI
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September 22, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Higher cortisol exposure was associated with poorer cognitive performance and faster cognitive decline in a study of nearly 3,900 older adults. buff.ly/UBbtqRI
A Paleolithic prenatal diet tailored to a specific region in Ecuador improved brain growth in babies and helped pregnant women to eat a more diverse, nutrient-dense diet throughout pregnancy.
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Ancestral Prenatal Diet Improves Fetal Brain Development in Ecuador
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September 21, 2026 at 12:01 PM
A Paleolithic prenatal diet tailored to a specific region in Ecuador improved brain growth in babies and helped pregnant women to eat a more diverse, nutrient-dense diet throughout pregnancy.
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Seven Days of Meditation Improves Metabolism and Brain Health
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September 18, 2026 at 7:25 PM
The FDA has approved Fayuvi, the first gene therapy for children with rare neurodegenerative disorder, Sanfilippo syndrome type A. buff.ly/MrX4BMn
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September 18, 2026 at 12:47 PM
The FDA has approved Fayuvi, the first gene therapy for children with rare neurodegenerative disorder, Sanfilippo syndrome type A. buff.ly/MrX4BMn
People with ADHD had higher odds of gastrointestinal symptoms, including constipation and irritable bowel syndrome, found a new analysis of over 1.9 million people. buff.ly/vLI4XMq
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September 16, 2026 at 4:34 PM
People with ADHD had higher odds of gastrointestinal symptoms, including constipation and irritable bowel syndrome, found a new analysis of over 1.9 million people. buff.ly/vLI4XMq
A Western-style diet may be linked to faster attention decline among people with a genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease. buff.ly/jiLHiXH
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September 15, 2026 at 1:18 PM
A Western-style diet may be linked to faster attention decline among people with a genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease. buff.ly/jiLHiXH
Long-term financial hardship may be linked to poorer cognitive and brain health, a new study suggests. buff.ly/d4a3ca0
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September 15, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Long-term financial hardship may be linked to poorer cognitive and brain health, a new study suggests. buff.ly/d4a3ca0
💊 A beta2 adrenergic agonist helped people burn as many calories as two hours of cold exposure 🧊.
It just didn't touch brown fat.
🙋 This raises the question: where were those calories burned?
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It just didn't touch brown fat.
🙋 This raises the question: where were those calories burned?
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A Drug That Burns Calories Leaves Brown Fat Untouched
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September 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
💊 A beta2 adrenergic agonist helped people burn as many calories as two hours of cold exposure 🧊.
It just didn't touch brown fat.
🙋 This raises the question: where were those calories burned?
buff.ly/kRIHUWX
It just didn't touch brown fat.
🙋 This raises the question: where were those calories burned?
buff.ly/kRIHUWX
Ketamine infusions significantly reduced depressive symptoms in people with treatment-resistant bipolar depression in a new randomized trial. buff.ly/cNNf4YE
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September 9, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Ketamine infusions significantly reduced depressive symptoms in people with treatment-resistant bipolar depression in a new randomized trial. buff.ly/cNNf4YE
A two-year lifestyle program led to a 55% greater improvement in global cognition among older adults at high risk of dementia. buff.ly/XUChUuT
https://www.labroots.com/trending/neuroscience-and-nervous-system/31021/lifestyle-intervention-boosts-cognition-adults
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September 8, 2026 at 4:40 PM
A two-year lifestyle program led to a 55% greater improvement in global cognition among older adults at high risk of dementia. buff.ly/XUChUuT
Starting statins within a year of a type 2 diabetes diagnosis was linked to a 15% lower relative risk of dementia over 10 years. buff.ly/IE1TspK
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September 8, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Starting statins within a year of a type 2 diabetes diagnosis was linked to a 15% lower relative risk of dementia over 10 years. buff.ly/IE1TspK
Thanks to an ultra-fast light sheet fluorescence microscopy design, researchers at the University of Georgia capture zebrafish brain activity during a seizure in 3 dimensions.
Ultra-fast microscope design captures zebrafish brain seizures
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September 5, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Thanks to an ultra-fast light sheet fluorescence microscopy design, researchers at the University of Georgia capture zebrafish brain activity during a seizure in 3 dimensions.
A recent study used AI to discover new, lab-validated Alzheimer’s drug targets buff.ly/YxGsgdK
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September 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
A recent study used AI to discover new, lab-validated Alzheimer’s drug targets buff.ly/YxGsgdK
Learn how the actin cortex prevents T-tubule overgrowth and protects skeletal muscle function: buff.ly/rsmwQOD
Actin Scaffold Acts as Gatekeeper for Muscle Membrane Growth
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September 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Learn how the actin cortex prevents T-tubule overgrowth and protects skeletal muscle function: buff.ly/rsmwQOD
Last week, brain organoids gained a sense of time and space. One study cultured brain organoids for over five years and found that the organoids recorded the passage of time, while another developed a new method for mimicking brain spatial organization.
Human brain organoids gain sense of time and space
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August 31, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Last week, brain organoids gained a sense of time and space. One study cultured brain organoids for over five years and found that the organoids recorded the passage of time, while another developed a new method for mimicking brain spatial organization.
Last week, brain organoids gained a sense of time and space. One study cultured brain organoids for over five years and found that the organoids recorded the passage of time, while another developed a new method for mimicking brain spatial organization.
Human brain organoids gain sense of time and space
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August 28, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Last week, brain organoids gained a sense of time and space. One study cultured brain organoids for over five years and found that the organoids recorded the passage of time, while another developed a new method for mimicking brain spatial organization.
A new study found that older adults who received the Shingrix shingles vaccine had a 24% lower risk of dementia diagnosis over four years. www.labroots.com/trending/dru...
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August 26, 2026 at 5:13 PM
A new study found that older adults who received the Shingrix shingles vaccine had a 24% lower risk of dementia diagnosis over four years. www.labroots.com/trending/dru...
💪 How does your muscle respond to injury and heal itself? A new study shows that a protein called TDP-43 is required to recruit muscle stem cells and facilitate muscle repair and regeneration.
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Satellite Cell Readiness is Governed by an RNA-Binding Protein in Muscle
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August 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM
💪 How does your muscle respond to injury and heal itself? A new study shows that a protein called TDP-43 is required to recruit muscle stem cells and facilitate muscle repair and regeneration.
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Could vitamin D be linked to better cognitive health? A small study found higher cognitive scores among older adults with mild cognitive impairment and sleep problems who took at least 5,000 IU daily. www.labroots.com/trending/neu...
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August 25, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Could vitamin D be linked to better cognitive health? A small study found higher cognitive scores among older adults with mild cognitive impairment and sleep problems who took at least 5,000 IU daily. www.labroots.com/trending/neu...
Speaking multiple languages may help keep the brain younger for longer, with a new study linking multilingualism to slower brain aging. www.labroots.com/trending/neu...
https://www.labroots.com/trending/neuroscience-and-nervous-system/30945/speaking-multiple-languages-slow-brain-aging
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August 25, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Speaking multiple languages may help keep the brain younger for longer, with a new study linking multilingualism to slower brain aging. www.labroots.com/trending/neu...
Merck and Moderna's personalized mRNA vaccine combined with Keytruda significantly cuts recurrence and metastasis in advanced melanoma patients. www.labroots.com/trending/can...
Personalized Cancer Vaccine Shows Protects from Melanoma Recurrence | Cancer
Earlier this year, we discussed a collaborative effort between Merck and Moderna, two large biotechnology pharmaceutical companies, to develop a | Cancer
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August 24, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Merck and Moderna's personalized mRNA vaccine combined with Keytruda significantly cuts recurrence and metastasis in advanced melanoma patients. www.labroots.com/trending/can...
Combining olfactory stimuli with virtual reality nature environments provides immediate emotional relief and reduces stress for individuals in isolated, long-duration settings like spaceflight. www.labroots.com/trending/spa...
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August 21, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Combining olfactory stimuli with virtual reality nature environments provides immediate emotional relief and reduces stress for individuals in isolated, long-duration settings like spaceflight. www.labroots.com/trending/spa...
Later-life use of estrogen-only hormone therapy is associated with a 39% lower likelihood of receiving a clinical dementia diagnosis and fewer physical signs of Alzheimer's. www.labroots.com/trending/dru...
Estrogen Therapy Linked to Lower Dementia Risk | Drug Discovery
Later-life use of estrogen-only hormone therapy was associated with 39% lower odds of a clinical dementia diagnosis. | Drug Discovery
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August 20, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Later-life use of estrogen-only hormone therapy is associated with a 39% lower likelihood of receiving a clinical dementia diagnosis and fewer physical signs of Alzheimer's. www.labroots.com/trending/dru...
Adding a daily glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie to a produce-rich diet reduced symptoms of depression in adults with low fruit and vegetable intake. www.labroots.com/trending/neu...
Daily Fruit Juice Reduces Symptoms of Depression | Neuroscience And Nervous System
Adding a daily glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie to a diet rich in fruits and vegetables may lower symptoms of depression. | Neuroscience And Nervous System
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August 20, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Adding a daily glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie to a produce-rich diet reduced symptoms of depression in adults with low fruit and vegetable intake. www.labroots.com/trending/neu...
A molecule released by muscles during exercise enhances overall muscle function and boosts physical performance. www.labroots.com/trending/gen...
Exercise releases a muscle-strengthening molecule | Genetics
A molecule released by muscles during exercise enhances muscle function and boosts exercise performance, according to a recent study published in Nature Co | Genetics
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August 20, 2026 at 7:50 PM
A molecule released by muscles during exercise enhances overall muscle function and boosts physical performance. www.labroots.com/trending/gen...