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Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:03:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://neurosciencenews.com/files/2020/08/cropped-Neuroscience-News-Site-Icon-512-comp-32x32.jpg https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-topics/featured/ 32 32 66008408 https://neurosciencenews.com/glp-1-genetics-weight-loss-30481/ https://neurosciencenews.com/glp-1-genetics-weight-loss-30481/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:03:19 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=116083 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.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/glp-1-genetics-weight-loss-30481/feed/ 0 116083 https://neurosciencenews.com/autism-genetics-neuropharmacology-30480/ https://neurosciencenews.com/autism-genetics-neuropharmacology-30480/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:43:58 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=116079 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.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/autism-genetics-neuropharmacology-30480/feed/ 0 116079 https://neurosciencenews.com/maternal-fetal-interface-atlas-30479/ https://neurosciencenews.com/maternal-fetal-interface-atlas-30479/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:24:03 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=116075 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.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/maternal-fetal-interface-atlas-30479/feed/ 0 116075 https://neurosciencenews.com/double-shift-cortisol-stress-30478/ https://neurosciencenews.com/double-shift-cortisol-stress-30478/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:16:04 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=116071 Double shifts cause a two-fold increase in cortisol levels at midnight. Researchers warn that extended nursing schedules disrupt the body's natural stress rhythm and increase physiological strain.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/double-shift-cortisol-stress-30478/feed/ 0 116071 https://neurosciencenews.com/tau-spread-neural-connectivity-alzheimers-30478/ https://neurosciencenews.com/tau-spread-neural-connectivity-alzheimers-30478/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:00:04 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=116067 A 10-year study proves that Alzheimer’s tau tangles spread via an individual's unique neural connections. The findings confirm that targeting tau as it travels between synapses could halt the disease's progression.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/tau-spread-neural-connectivity-alzheimers-30478/feed/ 0 116067 https://neurosciencenews.com/optimism-dementia-risk-prevention30477/ https://neurosciencenews.com/optimism-dementia-risk-prevention30477/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:42:17 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=116063 A 14-year study of 9,000 adults finds that high optimism reduces dementia risk by 15%. The benefit remains consistent across racial and ethnic groups.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/optimism-dementia-risk-prevention30477/feed/ 0 116063 https://neurosciencenews.com/psychedelic-brain-network-fingerprint-30476/ https://neurosciencenews.com/psychedelic-brain-network-fingerprint-30476/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:48:34 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=116059 A massive international study identifies a universal pattern of brain activity across psilocybin, LSD, DMT, and more. Researchers found that all major psychedelics dissolve brain network boundaries, triggering global "cross-talk."]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/psychedelic-brain-network-fingerprint-30476/feed/ 0 116059 https://neurosciencenews.com/pregnancy-anxiety-neurodevelopment-30475/ https://neurosciencenews.com/pregnancy-anxiety-neurodevelopment-30475/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:28:36 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=116055 A study of 1.1 million births reveals that radiation-related anxiety after Fukushima, independent of physical exposure, caused a massive spike in preterm births and low birth weight across Japan.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/pregnancy-anxiety-neurodevelopment-30475/feed/ 0 116055 https://neurosciencenews.com/trem-1-inflammation-arthritis-alzheimers-30474/ https://neurosciencenews.com/trem-1-inflammation-arthritis-alzheimers-30474/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:38:18 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=116049 Researchers identify TREM-1 as a potent amplifier of the innate immune system. The review suggests that targeting this receptor could provide new treatments for sepsis, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/trem-1-inflammation-arthritis-alzheimers-30474/feed/ 0 116049 https://neurosciencenews.com/social-media-emotions-persuasion-skepticism-30473/ https://neurosciencenews.com/social-media-emotions-persuasion-skepticism-30473/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:32:15 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=116045 Research finds that emotional social media posts are viewed as manipulative and insincere, even by those who agree with the message. While "venting" feels good, it fails to change minds.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/social-media-emotions-persuasion-skepticism-30473/feed/ 0 116045 https://neurosciencenews.com/adhd-integrated-exercise-memory-control-30471/ https://neurosciencenews.com/adhd-integrated-exercise-memory-control-30471/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:02:33 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=116040 A new study shows that integrated cognitive-motor exercise outperforms standard aerobic activity in improving memory and self-control for children with ADHD. Researchers suggest "high-cognitive-load" movement is key to brain training.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/adhd-integrated-exercise-memory-control-30471/feed/ 0 116040 https://neurosciencenews.com/hearing-loss-mci-30469/ https://neurosciencenews.com/hearing-loss-mci-30469/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:13:56 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=116032 A new study finds that combined physical and cognitive training improves balance in older adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment, even those with hearing loss. The research highlights how sex and hearing perception influence recovery.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/hearing-loss-mci-30469/feed/ 0 116032