NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
Songs You Imagine Can Be Decoded Directly From Your Brain
Relative pitch sequence of imagined melodies can be decoded from intracranial brain signals to reconstruct songs.
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NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
A new chapter for African Brain Child
Advancing Understanding and Treatment of Acute Brain Conditions research unit marks a new milestone for the African Brain Child research group.
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
New AI brain scans could help identify dementia earlier
Scientists developed the new approach that uses AI to generate detailed maps that highlight differences in how distinct parts of the brain age.
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
A preventive neurologist shares 2 overlooked dementia risk factors
A preventive neurologist said hearing and vision loss are associated with a higher risk of dementia and cognitive decline.
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
A single-cell brain map let AI predict grammar, meaning and context in speech
Speech begins before a word reaches the mouth. In recordings from individual brain cells, researchers found patterns that anticipated meaning, grammatical roles and sentence structure during natural ...
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
Scientists may have found aging’s hidden trigger for brain disease
Scientists have identified a molecular switch that may help explain why aging makes the brain more vulnerable to diseases such as ALS and Huntington’s. In worms, the protein EPS8 builds up with age and triggers signaling…
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
Two new compounds could reveal hidden drivers of Alzheimer’s disease
Vanderbilt researchers created the first selective compound designed to inhibit TAOK-1, a poorly understood protein connected to Alzheimer’s disease. They also discovered a second compound that activates the entire TAOK…
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
Correction: Auditory Processing Disorder in childhood: a critical appraisal of diagnostic validity, functional assessment, and interdisciplinary practice
Behind each article we publish stands a team of superheroes: authors, editors, and reviewers who chose to uphold quality standards and share knowledge openly. Read more about the impact your work achieves. Volume 20…
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
Rugby legend Phil Vickery pledges to donate his brain to science; what it could mean for concussion research
Former rugby player Phil Vickery recently announced that he has pledged to donate his brain to help advance concussion research.
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
AI Sleep Test May Predict Dementia Years Before Symptoms
Scientists are searching for better ways to spot dementia before memory loss becomes obvious. Dementia develops slowly over many years, and by the time symptoms appear, changes inside the brain have ...
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
20m people at risk of dementia in Nigeria, warns UCH Neurologist
Speaking in an interview with The Guardian, Online medicine promoter explained that although Nigeria has a predominantly youthful population, between eight and 10 per cent of its citizens, ...
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
Alto Neuroscience: Buy ALTO-207 Advancement TRD And Other Expansion Indications
Alto Neuroscience's diversified pipeline and biomarker-driven strategies support continued optimism. Learn why ANRO stock is a Buy.
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
High-frequency taVNS modulates olfaction-related brain activity in patients with subjective cognitive decline
BackgroundSubjective cognitive decline (SCD) is considered a high-risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease and serves as a critical window of the prevention and treatment. Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation…
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
Transcranial direct current stimulation combined with cognitive training for working memory in healthy adults: a systematic review and robust variance meta-analysis of trained and untrained outcomes
IntroductionTranscranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has been proposed as a potential tool for enhancing the benefits of cognitive training, but its added value for working memory in healthy adults remains unclear…
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
Associations between serum inflammatory mediators and chronic pain after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in elderly patients
ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the associations between serum inflammatory mediators and chronic pain after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in elderly patients.MethodsFrom March 2022 to June 2023, 116…
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
Aged rats have sex-dependent hypothermic effects but not spatial memory impairments following acute alcohol administration
IntroductionThe age of the world’s population is continuing to increase, and older individuals are continuing to consume alcohol. Preclinical animal research has demonstrated that aged animals are significantly more…
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
Development of a deep learning-based grid walking test for assessing post-stroke motor function in mice
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, affecting over 15 million people each year. Developing effective therapies depends on accurate, scalable methods to assess sensorimotor recovery in preclinical models…
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
Effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation on spatial memory: a systematic review across animal and human studies
IntroductionSpatial memory relies on distributed hippocampal–cortical networks that are highly sensitive to modulation of excitability, connectivity, and synaptic plasticity. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has…
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
Romantic love as regulatory co-option of maternal-bonding circuitry: a testable genetic account
Romantic love lacks a mechanistic, testable evolutionary account. Prior work notes parallels with mother–infant bonding but leaves the genetic architecture and falsifiable predictions unspecified. We argue that romantic…
NeuropsychologyAug 2, 2026
Early eating habits could have lasting effects on dementia risk, study suggests
A study of about 64,000 people found that lower sugar intake during pregnancy and early life was linked to up to 23% lower dementia risk decades later.
NeuropsychologyAug 2, 2026
First symptoms of early-onset Alzheimer's wife noticed before husband's diagnosis at 53
The wife of a man diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's three years ago has lifted the lid on some of the subtle first symptoms she noticed. Cassandre Pemberton's husband, Joe, was diagnosed with the ...
NeuropsychologyAug 2, 2026
Can intermittent fasting protect your brain? New study shares promising findings
A new study suggests intermittent fasting through time-restricted eating may improve brain function and memory in older adults. Here's what researchers discovered, how it works, and who should avoid ...
NeuropsychologyAug 2, 2026
A Hidden Brain Structure Could Help Detect Dementia Earlier Than Ever
Doctors usually diagnose dementia only after memory and thinking problems become noticeable. By that stage, damage to the brain has often been developing for many years. Scientists are therefore ...
NeuropsychologyAug 2, 2026
Cutting sugar up to age two associated with lower dementia risk ‘decades later,’ study finds
Less sweet treats during pregnancy and up to age two associated with lower dementia risk later in life, delayed onset of the disease and a healthier brain, according to a new study. View on euronews ...
NeuropsychologyAug 2, 2026
Do this for 5 to 10 minutes a day to improve your brain at any age, new research shows
A three-year study with almost 4,000 participants shows there’s no upper limit on cognitive improvement. Is there anything you can do to improve your own brain function in just a few minutes a day?
NeuropsychologyAug 1, 2026
Why Gaining Free Time Unexpectedly Makes People Late
Unexpectedly gained free time subjectively expands in our minds, causing people to perform tasks slower and arrive late.
NeuropsychologyAug 1, 2026
Psychedelics and Ketamine Rewire Brain Immune Signals in Depression
Ketamine and psychedelics share a neuroimmune signaling pathway involving IL-15 and IL-7, offering blood-based biomarkers to predict antidepressant response.
NeuropsychologyAug 1, 2026
Can one psychedelic experience rewire your brain? New research says yes
A psilocybin study has revealed that a single high dose of the psychedelic compound can cause lasting changes in brain function and connectivity for at least a month ...
NeuropsychologyAug 1, 2026
Community Gatherings Halve Cognitive Disability Risk in Older Adults
Community gathering places cut four-year cognitive disability risk in half for older adults without regular exercise habits.
NeuropsychologyAug 1, 2026
Intermittent fasting following internet trends? New study reveals how it may impact your brain health
A new study has highlighted the effects of intermittent fasting on cognitive ability in older women. Participants who consumed food within an eight-hour timeframe experienced improved memory and ...