Researchers have identified OTULIN, an immune-regulating enzyme, as a key trigger of tau buildup in the brain. When OTULIN was disabled, tau vanished from neurons and brain cells remained healthy. The findings challenge long-held assumptions about tau’s necessity and highlight a promising new path for fighting Alzheimer’s and brain aging. Scientists now believe OTULIN may act as a master switch for inflammation and age-related brain decline.
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"[D]opamine marks an unexpected success ... and tells us 'figure this out so you always have this success and are no longer surprised by it.'"
🧠🧪 We often hear about "dopamine hits" from social media or junk food, but #science shows we've been getting the story wrong. Dopamine isn't the molecule of pleasure – it’s the molecule of anticipation.
This deep dive explains how our #brain actually processes rewards and why understanding the difference matters for our focus and well-being.
👉 https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260116-what-we-get-wrong-about-dopamine
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🧠✨ The idea that your #brain is "fully baked" by age 25 is a popular #myth. While the prefrontal cortex reaches a major milestone then, new #research shows that our brains continue to refine their connections and change structure well into our 30s and beyond. Understanding this ongoing plasticity helps us better understand everything from #learning to emotional regulation.
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Brain development does not end at 25 but continues into the early 30s as neural networks become more efficient and specialized. Spend enough time scrolling through TikTok or Instagram and you will inevitably come across the familiar claim: “Your frontal lobe isn’t fully developed yet.” It has bec
Social Connection: The Most Overlooked Part of Healthy Aging🤝🏽
Beyond building strength, #fun drills like Ball Toss to an empty bin ⚽️ are designed to spark camaraderie, relieve stress, and support #mentalhealth.
😅 Watch the rockstars of my SPARTA Strength Class (Ages 65–95) at the Milano Senior Center in Melrose, MA show that it’s about more than just movement—it’s about laughter, connection, and #community.🎉
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A week from today, January 27th at 4:30 pm (PT), Dr. Bruce Miller of #UCSF & I will be reading from the dual #memoir we wrote in honor of my father, Jerry, who died of early-onset #Alzheimer's disease. The event will take place in the Sandler auditorium. Please come, listen, & ask questions if you have them. We will be signing & giving away our #book, Finding the Right Words: A Story of #Literature, #Grief, and the #Brain.
👨🚀🧠 Researchers at the University of #Florida found that spaceflight causes the #brain to physically shift and tilt within the skull. These subtle changes in regions associated with balance explain why some #astronauts find it difficult to readjust to #Earth's gravity.
👉 https://www.sciencealert.com/astronauts-return-to-earth-with-lasting-brain-changes
Spending time in the weightless environment of microgravity can have some dramatic effects on the human body, but scientists have recently discovered a new one that could help explain why some astronauts struggle to adjust after returning to Earth.
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Axons grow along precise pathways guided by chemical signals & the physical properties of their surroundings. Scientists have now discovered that tissue stiffness & chemical signalling interact with each other. The findings could help researchers understand how other organs & body systems develop & may inform new medical approaches.
👉 https://mpzpm.mpg.de/news/news-details/beyond-chemistry-how-mechanical-forces-shape-brain-wiring
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