A neurological trade-off. New research finds currently smoking is linked to lower Parkinson’s risk, but quitting remains the only way to lower your overall risk of death.
Smoking Linked to Lower Parkinson’s Risk but Higher Mortality Read More »
Lost without a map. Scientists identify an RNA “surveillance system” that acts as a GPS for neurons, ensuring they reach the right layers to build a functioning brain.
RNA Cleanup System Maps the Brain Read More »
It’s not just a respiratory virus. Scientists find that COVID-19—unlike the flu—causes persistent brain inflammation and vascular injury that explains Long COVID “brain fog.”
COVID-19 Uniquely Rewires the Brain Compared to the Flu Read More »
AI has outgrown its old tests. Scientists introduce “Humanity’s Last Exam”—a challenge so difficult that the world’s best AI models are scoring in the single digits.
“Humanity’s Last Exam”: The Super-Benchmark AI Is Currently Failing Read More »
Small AI, big discoveries. Scientists shrink vision models by 1,000x to finally understand how the primate brain sees—and find neurons that specialize in dots.
Mini-AI Decodes the Macaque Visual Brain Read More »
The secret to a 20-year-old’s memory in an 80-year-old’s body. Scientists discover that superagers have “neuronally fertile” brains that never stop growing.
Superagers’ Brains Keep Growing New Neurons Read More »
It’s not just in your chest. Scientists discover a “gut-brain-heart axis” where a single bacterial molecule acts as a remote control for your heart’s health.
Gut-Brain-Heart Axis: How Microbes Control Your Blood Pressure Read More »
Childhood junk food leaves a “hidden” mark on the brain. Scientists discover how early diets rewire the hypothalamus and how gut bacteria can help fix it.
Childhood Diet Leaves a Lasting Mark on the Brain Read More »
No more manual labeling. Scientists have unleashed AI to track every single neuron in wriggling animals, turning a five-hour task into a near-instant result.
AI Tools Track Every Neuron in Moving Animals Read More »
It’s time to retire the “fear center” label. Scientists discover that the amygdala is actually a strategic arbiter that helps the brain navigate complex choices.
Beyond Fear: Amygdala is the Brain’s Strategic Mediator Read More »
