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VOLUME CIX | JAN 2026
A “dormant” brain protein turns out to be a powerful switch
Scientists at Johns Hopkins have uncovered a surprising new way to influence brain activity by targeting a long-mysterious class of proteins linked to anxiety, schizophrenia, and movement disorders. Once thought to be mostly inactive, these proteins—called GluDs—turn out to play an active role in how brain cells communicate and form connections.
Anne-Marie Dubois
Anne-Marie is a French-Canadian philosopher from New Brunswick, delving into existential questions of human purpose and fulfillment. Her contributions encourage reflective practices for realizing potential, inspired by Acadian resilience and communal wisdom.