Is grief hard-wired? Research links brain networks to lasting loss By Talker News Feb 18, 2026 1 hr ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save (Photo by RDNE Stock project via Pexels) By Stephen BeechGrief over the death of a loved one may be hard-wired in the brain, suggests a new study. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. 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