Neuroscience

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A mouse in a glowing virtual maze, with abstract representations of neural pathways and acetylcholine activity, illustrating behavioral flexibility.

Unexpected Brain Mechanism Boosts Behavioral Flexibility

In a virtual maze, mice that showed a significant spike in acetylcholine release were the most likely to abandon a failed strategy and adapt to a new reward pathway.

Rizza Valencia·June 12, 2026

A visualization of a human brain showing neural pathways shifting from the prefrontal cortex to the temporal cortex during a cognitive task.

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Brain study reveals task shift from prefrontal to temporal cortex

After participants completed over 30,000 image-sorting trials in 5-10 weeks, brain scans revealed something incredible!

Rizza Valencia·June 5, 2026

Scientists observing a holographic brain projection, highlighting newly discovered neural pathways linked to anxiety control.

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Scientists discover specific brain circuits that control anxiety

In a breakthrough that could redefine anxiety treatment, scientists have identified specific brain cells.

Rizza Valencia·June 4, 2026

Stylized glowing brain during deep sleep, with tau proteins being cleared, symbolizing the link between sleep and Alzheimer's prevention.

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Poor sleep linked to higher Alzheimer's risk and cognitive decline

Older individuals with less deep, slow-wave sleep exhibit significantly higher levels of tau, a toxic brain protein strongly linked to Alzheimer's disease.

Rizza Valencia·May 22, 2026