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BrainFacts @brainfacts.org · 15h

ICYMI: Novel Gene Therapy Offers New Hope for Slowing Huntington’s. And other neuroscience news you may have missed in September 2025.
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ICYMI: Novel Gene Therapy Offers New Hope for Slowing Huntington’s

And other neuroscience news you may have missed in September 2025.

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BrainFacts @brainfacts.org · 17h

New research suggests that to maintain a healthy brain, we should tend our gut microbiome. The best way to do that right now is not through pills and supplements, but better food. #WorldMentalHealthDay vist.ly/49zrm

The Growing Link Between Microbes, Mood, and Mental Health

New research suggests that to maintain a healthy brain, we should tend our gut microbiome. The best way to do that right now is not through pills and supplements, but better food.

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BrainFacts @brainfacts.org · 1d

Inflammation is a key immune response. But when it becomes chronic, lingering inflammatory proteins in the blood can pose a threat to brain health. vist.ly/49v2q

How Inflammation Can Drive Depression

Inflammation is a key immune response. But when it becomes chronic, lingering inflammatory proteins in the blood can pose a threat to brain health.

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BrainFacts @brainfacts.org · 1d

Staying informed about the latest advancements in neuroscience research can help us better understand and combat depression. Explore these resources to learn more about depression & the research advancing the development of treatments. #NationalDepressionScreeningDay vist.ly/49v8n

National Depression Screening Day

Neuroscience research is advancing what we know about depression, and helping us develop treatments for it.

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BrainFacts @brainfacts.org · 2d

Submit your vote for #BAVC25 People’s Choice by giving your favorite video a thumbs up! vist.ly/49qig

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Sciences @sciences.skyfleet.blue · 2d

2025 Chemistry Nobel Goes to Molecular Sponges That Purify Water, Store Energy, and Clean Up the Environment

Three scientists, including one from the U.S., share the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry for developing “metal-organic frameworks,” versatile molecular cages that can trap contaminants, store energy and possibly deliver drugs to specific areas of the body.

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BrainFacts @brainfacts.org · 3d

Ben Rein and Maria Tavares have a theory on why online interactions can bring the troll out of any of us.

How Social Media May Be Affecting Our Empathy

Ben Rein and Maria Tavares have a theory on why online interactions can bring the troll out of any of us.

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BrainFacts @brainfacts.org · 3d

Some scientists are harnessing the unique environment of space to study aging and neurodegeneration by sending brain organoids to the International Space Station. #WorldSpaceWeek vist.ly/49j4v

Space-traveled Organoids Help Scientists Study Neurodegeneration

Some scientists are harnessing the unique environment of space to study aging and neurodegeneration by sending brain organoids to the International Space Station.

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BrainFacts @brainfacts.org · 4d

Immune cells throughout the brain and body influence the processing of fear and anxiety, and their dysfunction may underly mental health disorders. vist.ly/49h4m

The Immune System May be a Regulator of Fear and Anxiety

Immune cells throughout the brain and body influence the processing of fear and anxiety, and their dysfunction may underly mental health disorders.

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Nature Portfolio @natureportfolio.nature.com · 4d

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded jointly to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi “for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance.” This Collection celebrates the award and recognizes the winners’ achievements. #medsky 🧪

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded jointly to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi “for their discoveries ...

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BrainFacts @brainfacts.org · 4d

Fundamental discoveries promote healthy living and treatment of disease. vist.ly/49h37

How Research Benefits Human Health

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BrainFacts @brainfacts.org · 4d

October is #ADHDawarenessMonth Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition characterized by excessively inattentive, hyperactive, or impulsive behaviors. vist.ly/49fha

Understanding ADHD

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition characterized by excessively inattentive, hyperactive, or impulsive behaviors.

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Knowable Magazine @knowablemag.bsky.social · 4d

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Register for Teen Brain Bootcamp

Knowable Magazine explores the real-world significance of scholarly work through a journalistic lens. A digital magazine from Annual Reviews.

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BrainFacts @brainfacts.org · 5d

Today, we celebrate the educators who inspire, empower, and shape the future one lesson at a time.
🎉 To honor you, we’ve gathered some amazing educator resources to help you continue doing what you do best.
From lesson plans to resources— it’s all here. 👉 Check them out here: vist.ly/49c8i

BrainFacts @brainfacts.org · 8d

Inflammation is a key immune response. But when it becomes chronic, lingering inflammatory proteins in the blood can pose a threat to brain health. vist.ly/482pi

How Inflammation Can Drive Depression

Inflammation is a key immune response. But when it becomes chronic, lingering inflammatory proteins in the blood can pose a threat to brain health.

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BrainFacts @brainfacts.org · 9d

Playing music may keep your brain healthy and fit as you age. #InternationalMusicDay vist.ly/48xju

Lessons in Music for the Healthy Aging Brain

Playing music may keep your brain healthy and fit as you age.

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BrainFacts @brainfacts.org · 9d

Submit your vote for #BAVC25 People’s Choice by giving your favorite video a thumbs up! vist.ly/48utk

BrainFacts @brainfacts.org · 10d

Biomarkers can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s earlier, giving patients more time to pursue interventions to slow disease progression. #WorldAlzheimersMonth vist.ly/48py6

Molecular Mechanisms of Alzheimer's

Biomarkers can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s earlier, giving patients more time to pursue interventions to slow disease progression.

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Grace Lindsay @neurograce.bsky.social · 11d

Fyi if you're an educator looking for videos about the brain and/or how neuroscience is done, check out
@brainfacts.org's YouTube page: youtube.com/@brainfactsorg
It includes submissions to their Brain Awareness Week video contest, which can be quite fun! #neuroskyence

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BrainFacts.org is an authoritative source of information about the brain and nervous system for the public. The site is a public information initiative of The Kavli Foundation, the Gatsby Charitable F...

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BrainFacts @brainfacts.org · 11d

Touch can have a calming effect on the brain, thanks to its regulating effect on the amygdala. #WorldHeartDay vist.ly/48jxz

The Skin: An Extension of Our Heart

Touch can have a calming effect on the brain, thanks to its regulating effect on the amygdala.

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BrainFacts @brainfacts.org · 14d

Adults who learn to regulate their own feelings can model emotions that improve communication with children — helping kids navigate their future emotions. vist.ly/48a2k

How Parents can Model Emotional Regulation for Kids

Adults who learn to regulate their own feelings can model emotions that improve communication with children — helping kids navigate their future emotions.

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BrainFacts @brainfacts.org · 14d

See how well you know your stuff about the limbic system, its bits and pieces, and what they do with these fun flashcards! vist.ly/48a97

Brain Structures Flashcards: Limbic System

Test your knowledge of the limbic system, its structures, and their functions with these flashcards.

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BrainFacts @brainfacts.org · 15d

Preliminary findings provide insight into how specific sleep patterns could be an early indicator of this type of dementia. #WorldAlzheimersMonth vist.ly/485bg

How Sleep Changes Could Serve as an Early Alzheimer’s Biomarker

Preliminary findings provide insight into how specific sleep patterns could be an early indicator of this type of dementia.

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BrainFacts @brainfacts.org · 16d

You’ve submitted your videos, and now it’s time to vote for your favorite! #BAVC25 People’s Choice award is open now through October 15! vist.ly/47xrc

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BrainFacts @brainfacts.org · 17d

Boost your understanding of the basal ganglia with these interactive flashcards! Don't miss out, start learning now! vist.ly/47u7z

Brain Structures Flashcards: Basal Ganglia

Test your knowledge of the basal ganglia and their functions with these flashcards.

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