Researchers used bioluminescent proteins to discover that a mother sets her baby’s biological clock in utero via glucocorticoid hormones, creating daily rhythms before birth.
Womb’s Internal Clock: How Mothers Set the Fetal “Metronome” Read More »
Researchers mapped the entire nervous system of a worm to show how it plans turns to find smells. The study reveals a 10-neuron sequence coordinated by the chemical tyramine.
Neuromodulators Organize Sequential Brain Activity Patterns Read More »
Researchers have cracked the “imagination code,” proving that the brain reactivates the same neurons to imagine an object as it does to see it. The study in Science offers new insights into PTSD and OCD.
How the Brain Replays Sight to Create Mental Images Read More »
Dragonflies and humans independently evolved the same mechanism for sensing red light. This ultra-sensitive dragonfly protein could lead to new deep-tissue medical treatments.
The Shared Secret of Mammal and Dragonfly Color Vision Read More »
Researchers are developing a multiscale model of the hippocampus to identify why specific neurons are vulnerable to Alzheimer’s. The virtual testbed aims to find therapeutic tipping points before memory loss becomes irreversible.
Virtual Hippocampus: Pinpointing Alzheimer’s “Tipping Points” Read More »
A 17-year study using AI “digital twins” reveals that loneliness, insomnia, and poor mental health raise Type 2 diabetes risk by 78% when combined. The model suggests mental health is a stronger predictor than diet.
AI Reveals Loneliness and Insomnia as Risks for Diabetes Read More »
Researchers have found that combining Alzheimer’s medications with molecules derived from grapes and turmeric is more effective and safer than current treatments, potentially reducing risks of brain swelling.
Micronutrients Could Stop Brain Bleeding in Alzheimer’s Treatment Read More »
A new study of 28,000 people identifies genetic markers in the GLP1R and GIPR genes that explain why some patients lose more weight or experience more nausea on GLP-1 drugs.
Ozempic Weight Loss Success Varies by DNA Read More »
Researchers used a library of 520 FDA-approved drugs and zebrafish “behavioral fingerprints” to identify precision medicine candidates for autism. Levocarnitine emerged as a top drug for reversing symptoms linked to specific risk genes.
One Compound Repairs Neurons with Autism Mutations Read More »
Researchers have published a 3D atlas of the maternal-fetal interface. The study identifies new cell types and biological mechanisms behind preeclampsia, miscarriage, and the risks associated with cannabis use during pregnancy.
Pinpointing the Specific Cells That Trigger Pregnancy Risks Read More »
