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Scientists discover that brain immune cells employ an extreme defense mechanism against Toxoplasma gondii parasites: they self-destruct to prevent the dangerous microbes from spreading. This counterintuitive biological strategy reveals new insights into how our brains protect themselves.
Groundbreaking research reveals that Alzheimer's disease disrupts the brain's natural ability to replay and lock in memories during rest periods. This discovery could revolutionize how we understand and treat memory loss.
Researchers have uncovered that veins in your skull can literally rearrange their borders in a process called 'ruffling' to help immune cells patrol and defend your brain. This groundbreaking discovery published in Nature reveals a previously unknown biological defense mechanism.
Scientists discover that embarrassing attention lapses during sleep deprivation aren't just mental fatigue—your brain is actually entering a beneficial cleanup mode that normally only happens during sleep.
Scientists used advanced AI system SIGNET to create the most detailed maps yet of genetic control networks in Alzheimer's brains, uncovering previously unknown cause-and-effect relationships that could lead to new treatments.
Neuroscientists have identified the specific neural circuit responsible for procrastination and found a way to disrupt it with targeted intervention. Your habit of putting things off isn't about willpower—it's hardwired in your brain.