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Knight Initiative news New ideas in aging and resilience research launched by Rosenkranz Foundation and Knight Initiative

The Rosenkranz Aging and Rejuvenation Seed Grant Program announced eight innovative new research projects with additional support from the Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience
Mar 23 2026

Brain aging

Discovery science

Clinical / translational research
Wu Tsai Neuro News Announcing the 2026 Neurosciences Postdoctoral Scholars

Ten innovative postdoctoral scholars will pursue creative approaches to advance neuroscience and brain resilience research
Mar 23 2026
Research news Study of pythons’ extreme diet reveals new hunger-curbing molecule

The snakes’ unique feeding behavior offers new clues about the gut-brain axis—and hints of a potential weight-loss drug with fewer side effects than GLP-1 drugs
Mar 19 2026

Brain function

Molecules and cells

Behavior and society

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