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Human Brain Organoids Build Circuits in Cortex-Less Mice
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Researchers have transplanted lab-grown human brain organoids into mice engineered to lack most of their cortex, creating xenocortical models in which human tissue integrates and expands to occupy missing brain regions, showing activity and neural connections that can restore aspects of cognition and behavior. These studies establish a new in vivo platform for studying human brain development and neurodevelopmental disorders, while highlighting both therapeutic potential and ongoing challenges in translating organoid-based findings to human health.
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Chris Dalton
Restoring some mouse behavior is interesting but it probably won't translate cleanly to fixing actual human brain problems anytime soon.
Study Links Diastolic Pressure to Brain Lesions
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Campaigns like Know Your Numbers Week are encouraging blood pressure checks amid data showing strong control in parts of the South East and progress in reducing health inequalities, while new research links higher diastolic blood pressure to brain white matter damage and emphasizes the bottom number's importance in assessing vascular health. Experts explain what systolic and diastolic readings mean for overall health, including brain health, and discuss how everyday habits can help manage blood pressure and inform aging-related decisions.
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Woman Misdiagnosed With Brain Cancer for 11 Years
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Becky Jones, a UK woman diagnosed at 21 with an aggressive brain tumour, underwent 11 years of chemotherapy after doctors said she had months to live, only to later discover she never had cancer. Her case is part of a wider scandal at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, with more than 40 patients pursuing legal action and a Royal College of Physicians review faulting clinical decisions and noting prolonged chemotherapy in numerous cases.
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Google Mapped a Fruit Fly’s Brain. Now It’s Playing Doom and Super Mario 64
Science
— Sep 8, 2026
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting It
Simon August · 4 min · 8h
Alzheimer’s patient in Broward sees brain plaques cleared due to new treatment
Health
— Sep 5, 2026
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Most Influential Women in World History
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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CTE Prevalence in Ex-NFL Players Could Be Higher
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— Aug 25, 2026
New studies examining donated brains from former NFL players find that at least about 25% of those who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE, though the true prevalence is uncertain because many brains were not examined. In some analyses, among donated brains the share with CTE was much higher—nine in ten in one collaboration—underscoring potential bias in brain-bank samples and the ongoing questions about the disease's scope.
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Study Finds Dogs Distinguish Human Facial Emotions
Science
— Sep 10, 2026
New science confirms dogs are proficient at reading human emotions through facial expressions, body language, and tone, with happier faces triggering reward-related brain activity while negative expressions elicit distinct neural patterns. Additional findings emphasize that dogs communicate through stillness and other cues, signaling fear or uncertainty as a sophisticated form of social communication rather than mere obedience.
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Busy Philipps Reveals Grade 2 Brain Tumor, Surgery Complete
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— Aug 26, 2026
Busy Philipps, 47, was diagnosed with a rare grade 2 oligodendroglioma brain tumor after a February Prenuvo full-body MRI, and she underwent two brain surgeries, later expressing gratitude to be alive. The procedures occurred weeks before she was set to start filming Cupertino, and she discussed the ordeal publicly with People, calling the period the weirdest six months of her life.
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EPFL Researchers Develop Tiny Brain Chip For High-Accuracy Thought-to-Text Conversion
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— Aug 29, 2024
The tiny chip converts brain activity to text on one extremely small integrated system. EPFL/LUNDI13/CCBYSA 4.0 VIA SWNS. “> A tiny brain chip converts thought-to-text with 91% accuracy. The so-called brain-machine…
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Fan account shares HD photos of BTS Jin at 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival
High-definition stage photos of BTS member Jin posted by fan photographer @ALittleBraver92 receive uniformly positive reactions from Jin/BTS fans, with all replies and quotes expressing appreciation and thanks and no critical or opposing commentary present.
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A Cycling Obsession and a Life-Altering Crash
Good News
— Sep 1, 2026
Scott La Point survived being hit by an 8-ton truck while cycling, recommitted his life to Jesus during rehab, and now serves fellow brain-injury survivors as a neuropsychologist.
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Infrastructure is the real issue here. More protected bike lanes would prevent so many of these crashes.
Joe Amabile Speech 90% Restored After Brain Surgery
Health
— Aug 28, 2026
Bachelor in Paradise alum Joe Amabile underwent a craniotomy to remove a blueberry-sized brain tumor detected early, with doctors noting it affected areas responsible for speech, memory, and motor skills. Three weeks post-surgery he reports about 90% recovery in speech but continues daily treatment, supported by his wife Serena Pitt and public updates.
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Woman Discovers Multiple Brain Tumors After Blurred Vision
Reporting
— Sep 30, 2024
Emma Hollick (center right), with daughter Aliysha (center left) and friends before a charity walk. THE BRAIN TUMOR CHARITY VIA SWNS. “> A woman who was told she had seven brain tumors after suffering from blurred…
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China Beats Musk To World’s First ‘Brain-Computer Interface’ After Human Surgery
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— Jul 20, 2026
A paralyzed man in China became the first person on Earth to receive a brain chip cleared for sale.
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Scott Hamilton Not Treating Third Brain Tumor
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— Feb 21, 2024
Scott Hamilton has had plenty of heath issues to overcome in the past. However, the Olympic figure skater decided to put off treatment when he was diagnosed with a third pituitary tumor in his brain in 2016. Hamilton…
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting It
A conservative group is pressing six paper giants to rein in their lobbying against a Trump administration-backed push to recycle more plastic.
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Bruce Willis Retires from Acting Due to Brain Condition
Reporting
— Mar 30, 2022
Actor Bruce Willis has stepped away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia. Aphasia is a language disorder that is caused by brain damage and affects a person’s ability to speak and communicate. Aphasia is most…
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Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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Biden’s Brain Breaks, He Misquotes Declaration of Independence Then Forgets the Rest
Opinion
— Jun 16, 2021
President Joe Biden’s brain failed him Wednesday during his latest attempt to quote the Declaration of Independence, although this time it occurred as Biden postured to reporters about how tough he was during an earlier…
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Louisiana Girl Dies of Brain-Eating Amoeba, First Since 2013
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— Aug 23, 2026
Eight-year-old Lillian Smart of Ruston, Louisiana died from a Naegleria fowleri brain infection believed to have been contracted while swimming in Lake Claiborne. Health officials note Naegleria fowleri infections are extremely rare and almost always fatal, with this case adding to Louisiana’s lethal history of the amoeba since 2011 as the community rallies in support.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson Released From Hospital After Treatment For Rare Brain Disorder
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— Nov 25, 2025
Longtime civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson has been released from the hospital after being treated with a rare brain disorder. Jackson was discharged from Northwestern Memorial Hospital Monday, his family posted…
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GOP Senator Suffers Brain Bleed After Slipping On Ice
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— Feb 25, 2025
Republican North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer suffered a brain injury Sunday afternoon after slipping on ice in the backyard of his North Dakota home. Cramer, 64, said he was hospitalized and diagnosed with a “severe…
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Italy Scrambles Warships Toward Red Sea As Houthis Close In On Global Shipping Chokepoint
Francis Kapper · 6 min · 11h
Singer Billy Joel Cancels Concerts, Reveals Brain Disorder Diagnosis
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— May 23, 2025
Billy Joel has canceled all of his upcoming concerts due to being diagnosed with a brain disorder. “The Piano Man” announced Friday he has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, per Fox News . Normal…
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Biden’s Brain Breaks So Bad Trying to Read Number, Fauci Has to Step In and Do the Talking for Him
Opinion
— Dec 17, 2021
Imagine your brain frying so bad that Dr. Anthony Fauci has to pinch-hit for you in the cognitive department. Alas, this is where we are in Joe Biden’s presidency. Not to say the head of the National Institute of…
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Scientists Say COVID-19 Lockdowns Prematurely Aged Teens Brains
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— Sep 10, 2024
According to the study, restrictive rules imposed to try to stop the spread of the virus during the pandemic accelerated the brain development of teenage girls by an average of 4.2 years and 1.4 years in boys. SERJAN…
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Michael Strahan’s Daughter Reveals Brain Tumor Diagnosis
Reporting
— Jan 12, 2024
The daughter of “Good Morning America” (GMA) co-anchor Michael Strahan Isabella revealed she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. In an interview with ABC News , Isabella Strahan, 19, accompanied by her father, opened up…
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Pentagon Chief Defends Trump after Traumatic Brain Injury Comments
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— Jan 30, 2020
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Thursday defended President Donald Trump’s response to American troops being diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries from Iran’s missile strike, saying he cared about the service…
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Fans Share Backstage Photo of BTS and LE SSERAFIM at iHeartRadio Music Festival
The post by fan account @dreamjeons shares a photo of BTS members posing backstage with LE SSERAFIM, quoting the girl group’s Instagram caption. It appears tied to the groups’ appearances at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival and is circulating widely among K-pop fans due to the rare, friendly senior-junior interaction.
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