Neurological and metabolic research makes pivotal strides. Harvard SEAS engineers devised soft bioelectronic implants to monitor developing tadpole brains, enabling unprecedented neural circuit mapping during development. UC San Diego identified hundreds of new N-acyl lipids involved in immune and stress responses, broadening insight into human metabolism and microbiome interactions. Studies reveal glymphatic dysfunction linked to sleep apnea severity in Parkinson’s patients, implicating impaired brain clearance in disease progression. Collectively, these findings enhance understanding of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative mechanisms tied to metabolic and neurological health.