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This shows a head with a tree growing from it, full of leaves. This reflects the cognitive recovery arc in psychosis.

·February 20, 2026·8 min read

Study Shows Cognitive Recovery in Psychosis

It’s not a single path. A decade-long study reveals how the brain’s "growth chart" can predict recovery and treatment success in people with psychosis.

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·November 26, 2025·5 min read

Brain Damage in Schizophrenia May Begin in Specific Neural Epicenters

New brain imaging research shows that structural damage in schizophrenia spectrum disorders may begin in specific “epicenter” regions before spreading across connected brain networks. Individuals with the condition showed widespread reductions in structural similarity between key cognitive and emotional brain regions.

This shows a brain, tomatoes and carrots.

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·September 26, 2024·3 min read

Food Compound May Extend Lifespan and Reduce Alzheimer’s Symptoms

arotenoid phytoene can extend the lifespan of the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans by up to 18.6% and slow paralysis linked to amyloid plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. This study, which used phytoene extracts from microalgae, showed a reduction in plaque-related damage by up to 40%. These promising results pave the way for future studies to explore the mechanisms behind phytoene's protective effects. The findings highlight phytoene’s potential as a beneficial compound in food and cosmetic products for health and longevity.

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·January 9, 2023·4 min read

A Vaccine Against COVID-19 Found to Protect Against Infection and Brain Damage Caused by the Virus

A new COVID-19 vaccine developed by researchers at the CNB-CSIC appears to protect against infection of the brain and neurological symptoms associated with coronavirus.