NeuropsychologySep 24, 2026
Motor Cortex Activity Scales With Human Realism
BrainGate study finds motor cortex observational activity scales with how human-like an action looks, revealing distributed networks over mirror neurons.
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NeuropsychologySep 24, 2026
Stanford Researchers Discover That the Human Brain May Be Two Separate Organs Fused Together
For decades, the prevailing model held that a single kind of progenitor, or precursor, cell gave rise to the entire brain. Under that model, the adult brain’s three main regions, the forebrain, ...
NeuropsychologySep 24, 2026
APOE4 Damages Brain Vessels and Halts Waste Disposal
Scientists reveal how APOE4 causes reversible blood vessel scarring and halts waste clearance in Alzheimer’s, using new 3D miBrains.
NeuropsychologySep 24, 2026
Precision Neuroscience raises new funding to advance brain-computer interface technology
Precision Neuroscience raises $250M with Bill Ackman's backing to advance its minimally invasive brain-computer interface, joining Neuralink and ...
NeuropsychologySep 24, 2026
For those concerned about recent forgetfulness: The surprising link between dementia and blood sugar levels
"I feel like I've been forgetting things more often lately." When you feel that way, many people assume it's just due to age.Of course, aging does have an effect.But in fact, it is becoming clear that ...
NeuropsychologySep 23, 2026
Five Brain Profiles of Depression Identified
Researchers used MEG to uncover five distinct brain connectivity subtypes of depression, revealing contrasting neural activity under the same diagnosis.
NeuropsychologySep 23, 2026
Ancient Midbrain Circuit Decodes Social Escape Cues
Scientists discover an ancient midbrain circuit in transparent glassfish that detects escaping or vanishing peers to coordinate collective defense.
NeuropsychologySep 23, 2026
Scientists Redraw the Motor Cortex Map Into 16 Functional Subregions
Scientists map the mouse motor cortex into 16 distinct subregions, revealing a precision blueprint to investigate motor control, ALS, and FTD.
NeuropsychologySep 23, 2026
First 3D Brain Lipid Atlas Uncovers 539 Hidden Zones
Scientists build the first 3D "Lipid Brain Atlas," defining 539 chemical zones ("lipizones") and revealing white matter is a patchwork of distinct biochemical zones.
NeuropsychologySep 23, 2026
Alzheimer’s proteins predict early brain shrinkage before dementia symptoms appear
An analysis of the AMYPAD Prognostic and Natural History Study data found that, in older individuals with preserved cognition, amyloid-beta accumulation in the brain can predict future brain atrophy.
NeuropsychologySep 23, 2026
The dementia challenge: Which ASX stocks are chasing a breakthrough?
Dementia is Australia’s leading cause of death. ASX healthcare companies are among those searching for better ways to detect and ... Read More The post The dementia challenge: Which ASX stocks are ...
NeuropsychologySep 23, 2026
Mini-Stroke Linked to Increased Dementia Risk
A new study suggests that a mini-stroke could raise the likelihood of dementia later in life. Here’s a look at the research plus tips on protecting brain health after a TIA.
NeuropsychologySep 23, 2026
Dementia Prevention Can’t Rely on Individual Choices Alone, New Study Finds
Efforts to prevent dementia may be placing too much responsibility on people’s choices while overlooking the wider social and environmental conditions that shape brain health, according to new Curtin ...
NeuropsychologySep 23, 2026
Stanford researchers say the brain is actually two organs pretending to be one
Scientists have tried studying and scanning every single part of the human brain, but it turns out that everything they thought they knew was (mostly) wrong.
NeuropsychologySep 23, 2026
Vaccin om het risico op dementie te verlagen: zou jij het nemen?
Deskundigen vroegen meer dan 1.500 Amerikanen van 50 jaar en ouder of zij een vaccin zouden nemen om het risico op het ontwikkelen van dementie te verkleinen.
NeuropsychologySep 23, 2026
One Year Since MIT's Brain Research on Whether AI Makes Us 'Stop Thinking'—What We Really Need to Be Careful About Is How We Use It
"If I use generative AI too much, won't I stop using my brain?"Ever since generative AI like ChatGPT entered the classroom, I have been hearing this concern. Will it make them copy their homework?
NeuropsychologySep 22, 2026
How the Visual Cortex Maintains Stable Vision Amid Neural Fluctuations
A new computational model shows how cortical feedback slashes neural chaos by 93%, explaining how our vision stays stable despite fluctuating brain activity.
NeuropsychologySep 22, 2026
Natural Peptide Counters Multiple Hallmarks of Alzheimer’s
Researchers discover catestatin, an endogenous peptide that reduces amyloid, tau, and neuroinflammation to restore brain function.
NeuropsychologySep 22, 2026
Loneliness Erases Nearly 6 Healthy Years
A study of 277,000+ adults finds loneliness and social isolation strip up to 6 years of mental health-free life, with men facing the steepest toll.
NeuropsychologySep 22, 2026
AI Decodes the Taste of Bitterness
Researchers combine protein language models and neural networks to accurately predict and design bitter-tasting peptides from scratch.
NeuropsychologySep 22, 2026
Nanoparticle “Solar Cells” Restore Light Sensitivity in Blind Retinas
Researchers develop injectable nanoparticles that restore light responsiveness in blind retinas and activate the visual cortex.
NeuropsychologySep 22, 2026
Cocaine Traps the Brain in Repetitive Loops
Researchers discover how cocaine hijacks striatal circuits to cause repetitive behavior and how activating the indirect pathway restores flexibility.
NeuropsychologySep 22, 2026
Migraines May Leave the Brain Vulnerable to Stroke
A new study aims to investigate how chronic migraine and headache disorders weaken brain blood vessels, alter glymphatics, and elevate stroke risk.
NeuropsychologySep 22, 2026
Weak Bone Density Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline
A new study links low spinal bone density to faster cognitive decline and accelerated brain white matter injury.
NeuropsychologySep 22, 2026
Researchers from BITS Pilani calls for better drug delivery strategies for aging brain
Our Bureau, Mumbai Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 16:45 Hrs [IST] Researchers from Birla Inst
NeuropsychologySep 22, 2026
Taxi drivers rarely die of Alzheimer’s – how complex mental maps and spatial reasoning protect your brain
Taxi and ambulance drivers are less likely than workers in almost any other job to die of Alzheimer’s disease. That was the surprising result of a 2024 study examining the death certificates of nearly ...
NeuropsychologySep 22, 2026
Lara Dutta On The Invisible Burden Of Alzheimer's Care: 'It's Exhausting Physically And Mentally'
Former-Miss Universe and actor Lara Dutta opens up about her mother's illness and how difficult things can get for the patient's family ...
NeuropsychologySep 22, 2026
Brain scans reveal a possible cause of long COVID fatigue and brain fog
Researchers have found evidence that long COVID may damage dopamine releasing neurons in the brain, potentially explaining persistent fatigue, low motivation, slowed movement, and memory difficulties. The discovery could…
NeuropsychologySep 22, 2026
C.T.E. Can’t Be Detected in the Living. New Brain Research Offers Hope.
Scientists are developing imaging techniques and blood tests that one day may enable doctors to identify the disease definitively in living patients.
NeuropsychologySep 22, 2026
Stem cells reverse stroke damage and restore movement in mice
Stem cell transplants helped regenerate stroke-damaged brain tissue in mice, producing new neurons and restoring lost motor function. The treatment also improved blood vessels, inflammation, and the blood-brain barrier…