Current reporting, research and professional developments across Neuropsychology, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
People with spinal cord injuries often lose movement even though their brains still send the right signals. Researchers tested whether EEG brain scans could capture those signals and reroute them to spinal stimulators…
Regular physical activity (PA) confers numerous benefits to both peripheral and cerebral health, including enhanced cardiovascular and muscular function, as well as improved cognitive performance and neuroplasticity. The…
New research suggests that consistent aerobic exercise can help keep your brain biologically younger. Adults who exercised ...
Background The cytosolic 5′-nucleotidase II (NT5C2) enzyme has been implicated in both psychiatric disorders and metabolic traits, but whether these associations reflect a shared biological basis remains unclear. Here we…
Alzheimer's disease affects the brain in tragic and seemingly irreversible ways, but a new study gives hope that its neurological ...
A new study suggests temporal lobe epilepsy may be linked to early aging of certain brain cells. When researchers removed these aging cells in mice, seizures dropped, memory improved, and some animals avoided epilepsy…
Background This study aims to investigate the differences in neural network connectivity within the prefrontal cortex (PFC) among elderly individuals with normal cognition (NC), mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and…
Alzheimer’s has long been considered irreversible, but new research challenges that assumption. Scientists discovered that severe drops in the brain’s energy supply help drive the disease—and restoring that balance can…
After injury, the visual system can recover by growing new neural connections rather than replacing lost cells. Researchers found that surviving eye cells formed extra branches that restored communication with the brain…
New research from Colorado State University into the ways neurons regulate chemical balance in the brain could provide valuable ...
Social ties critically influence individual health and well-being, raising important questions about why some individuals occupy advantageous social network positions. While social cognition is known to play a key role…
Neuropsychology is undergoing a rapid transformation, integrating advances from cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging ...
Neuropsychology is a dynamically developing field of science, gathering researchers and clinicians interested in the neuronal ...
Living with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can bring up a range of emotions. You might feel scared about the future ...
Background Opioid use disorder is driven by neurobehavioral adaptations where environmental cues trigger relapse. Consequently, extinction therapy (ET) aims to modify drug-associated memories but has limited long-term…
Background A common magnitude system—consistently involving the right intraparietal sulcus (IPS)—has been proposed to support the representation of space, time and numerosity. While shared mechanisms are acknowledged…
Cognitive functions are critical to everyday life, and enhancing cognitive abilities has significant implications for both individual development and societal advancement. However, there remains no consensus on whether…
Obesity accelerates the rise of Alzheimer’s-related blood biomarkers far more rapidly than previously recognized. Long-term imaging and plasma data show that obese individuals experience much faster increases in proteins…
This professional programme is designed for practicing clinical psychologists who work in the UK. It is delivered in partnership ...
This study aimed to investigate the sex-dependent behavioral effects of tamoxifen, commonly used to induce Cre recombination in transgenic systems, across three developmental stages (adult, adolescent, and neonatal) and…
What if picking up a paintbrush, dancing to music, or learning a new game could help your brain stay biologically younger?
Background Essential tremor (ET) is a common movement disorder characterized by persistent limb tremors. Currently, no effective treatment for ET exists. Natural plant-derived compounds, like the flavonoid, quercetin may…
Share on Pinterest Our brains may only reach adulthood in our 30s, a recent study says. Image credit: Johner Images/Getty Images ...
For decades, psychologists and neuroscientists have explored a deceptively simple question: How much influence do our thoughts ...
Scientists studying young adults with obesity discovered early indicators of brain stress that resemble patterns seen in cognitive impairment. The group showed higher inflammation, signs of liver strain and elevated…
Heat Shock Protein Family A Member 1B (Hspa1b) is an RNA binding protein that regulates transcriptional and post transcriptional processes. Previous studies have suggested its protective role in stress adaptation and…
Research into memory mechanisms has predominantly centered on adult male rodents, often overlooking the influences of sex and developmental stage. Memory processes vary significantly between juveniles and adults, with…
Neuropsychology is the science linking the functioning of the brain with cognitive and emotional experience and behaviour.
If not for years of brain research, I would be living in unending, unremitting pain. My head would be twisted to one side, and ...
Undergraduate research is at the heart of academic discovery. The Psychology and Neuroscience Department offers resources and ...
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