This Week in Brain Science

Week of 2026-06-22 — curated from the top neuroscience and productivity sources.

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Farnam Street

Dr. Giulia Enders: How to Nourish Your Gut (And Keep It Thriving for Life)

Dr. Giulia Enders has changed the way millions of people think about the human body. As a physician, microbiome researcher, and bestselling author, she has spent years studying the surprising role the...

Farnam Street

Morgan Housel: Wealth is What You Have Minus What You Want

Morgan Housel breaks down the exact framework he uses to build wealth, minimize financial stress, and buy freedom. Available Now: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Transcript | YouTube | ...

James Clear

The Ultimate Productivity Hack is Saying No

The ultimate productivity hack is saying no. Not doing something will always be faster than doing it. This statement reminds me of the old computer programming saying, “Remember that there is no...

James Clear

When the 80/20 Rule Fails: The Downside of Being Effective

Audrey Hepburn was an icon. Rising to fame in the 1950s, she was one of the greatest actresses of her era. In 1953, Hepburn became the first actress to win an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and ...

Neuroscience News

Trauma Therapy Reverses PTSD in Psychosis Patients

A new study reveals that an integrated Trauma-Focused CBT for psychosis (TF-CBTp) safely and effectively eliminates PTSD diagnoses for 50% of patients....

Neuroscience News

Everyday Habit Changes Lowers Dementia Risk

While nearly all Michiganders over 50 prioritize brain health, only 47% know that everyday lifestyle choices reduce dementia risk....

Neuroscience News

Autism Mutations Converge on Shared Early Brain Pathways

A new study revealed that hundreds of diverse genetic causes of autism converge on shared molecular pathways....

Neuroscience News

Rotating Spiral Brain Waves Act as a Space-and-Time Clock

The study reveals that these vortex-like waves are driven by a unique, circular "merry-go-round" architectural layout of neurons in the sensory cortex....

Neuroscience News

Brain Inflammation Linked to Chronic Depression and Anxiety

A new study found that psychiatric complications like depression, anxiety, and altered behavior are incredibly common among encephalitis survivors....

Science Daily Mind

Tubulin prevents toxic brain protein clumps linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine may have uncovered a promising new way to combat Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Instead of trying to stop Tau and alpha-synuclein proteins from gathe...

Science Daily Mind

Scientists discover neurons must break their DNA to build the brain

As newborn neurons make their way through the developing brain, they must squeeze through incredibly tight spaces to reach their final destinations. Researchers discovered that this physical journey r...

Science Daily Mind

Scientists reprogram brain immune cells to fight Alzheimer’s

A newly identified molecule called OLE helped restore the brain’s immune cells to a more protective state in Alzheimer’s models. The treatment reduced toxic plaque buildup and improved memory, rai...