NeuropsychologySep 27, 2026
Flawed AI Summaries Distort Eyewitness Memory
Misleading AI video summaries alter human memory and distort eyewitness accuracy from 84% down to 45%, Georgetown and UW study finds.
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NeuropsychologySep 27, 2026
Glucosamine, a popular joint supplement, linked to faster Alzheimer’s progression
A large health-record analysis found that glucosamine use was associated with a 25% higher likelihood of mild cognitive impairment progressing to dementia. Lab experiments suggest the popular joint supplement may…
NeuropsychologySep 27, 2026
Stanford Researchers Discover Human Brain Is Actually Two Independent Organs (Article Translation)
Stanford Scientists Find That the Human Brain Is Actually Two Separate Organs A team led by scientists at Stanford University determined th futurism.com "The term 'brain' evokes a single, continuous ...
NeuropsychologySep 27, 2026
Precision Neuroscience Raises $250 Million Series D To Advance Brain-Computer Interface Technology
Precision Neuroscience has raised $250 million in an oversubscribed Series D financing, bringing its total funding to $430 million as it advances its brain-computer interface technology toward broader ...
NeuropsychologySep 26, 2026
Mitochondria in the Brain’s Reward Hub Drive Nicotine Dependence
UCF neuroscientists study how nicotine alters brain mitochondria in the nucleus accumbens to discover more effective addiction therapies.
NeuropsychologySep 26, 2026
The brain still responds to favorite music in dementia
What happens in the brain of someone with dementia when they hear music that means something to them? Researchers from Alzheimer Center Amsterdam and the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience mapped ...
NeuropsychologySep 26, 2026
REM sleep paradox: Dreaming may drain the brain’s energy even as fuel supply rises
Scientists discovered a surprising energy paradox in the brain during REM sleep, the stage most closely associated with dreaming. Blood supply to the brain begins increasing even before REM starts, but neurons’…
NeuropsychologySep 25, 2026
Molecular Link Between Menopause and Alzheimer’s Risk
Scientists discover 16 blood molecules that surge during menopause and predict Alzheimer’s risk and cognitive decline decades later.
NeuropsychologySep 25, 2026
Doctor reveals '10-year rule' for evaluating brain fog and dementia symptoms
A UCLA neurology professor's 10-year self-assessment helps women determine if memory loss stems from estrogen changes during perimenopause or dementia.
NeuropsychologySep 25, 2026
4 Everyday Habits That May Help Lower Dementia Risk
Dementia risk may be influenced by everyday habits. From flossing and quality sleep to managing cholesterol and supporting healthy blood flow, research highlights several ways to protect brain health.
NeuropsychologySep 25, 2026
Firefly Neuroscience and Neurosigma partner to expand non-drug pediatric ADHD care
Firefly Neuroscience Inc. AIFF, an artificial intelligence company advancing precision neuroscience, partnered with NeuroSigma, Inc., a bioelectronic medical device firm, to expand clinician awareness ...
NeuropsychologySep 25, 2026
Chronic Stress Shapes Cognitive Aging
A new study of 3,800+ adults finds social support slows attention decline, but cannot shield the brain from the cognitive damage of chronic stress.
NeuropsychologySep 25, 2026
New Study Shows Promise in Restoring Brain’s Defenses Against Alzheimer’s
Researchers have uncovered a surprising immune-system switch in the brain that could open a new avenue in the fight the disease.
NeuropsychologySep 25, 2026
University of Vermont receives federal grant for advanced brain imaging research
The University of Vermont has received a National Science Foundation grant to use advanced imaging and supercomputing to map the human brain ...
NeuropsychologySep 25, 2026
How the MIND diet protects aging brains
A well-known brain-healthy diet may help ward off cognitive decline and dementia by protecting arteries, a new study suggests.
NeuropsychologySep 25, 2026
Midlife belly fat is linked to elevated Alzheimer’s biomarkers decades later
Tracking body fat over a 35-year period reveals that excess belly fat in midlife is linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease decades later. However, the relationship reverses in old age as ...
NeuropsychologySep 25, 2026
Firefly Neuroscience Inc. (AIFF) Stock: Surges 35% After NeuroSigma ADHD Therapy Partnership
Firefly Neuroscience AIFF stock jumps 35% after partnering with NeuroSigma to expand access to FDA-cleared Monarch ADHD therapy through clinicians.
NeuropsychologySep 25, 2026
Precision Neuroscience raises $250M in Series D for its BCI
Precision Neuroscience has raised $250 million in an oversubscribed Series D, which the company said reflects investor conviction in BCI.
NeuropsychologySep 25, 2026
Precision Neuroscience raises $250M for brain-computer interface work
The Series D round is part of a surge in investment into BCI startups and brings Precision Neuroscience’s total funding to $430 million.
NeuropsychologySep 25, 2026
AI is speeding up search for drugs to treat brain conditions
AI is helping scientists identify existing drugs that could be repurposed to treat dementia and brain disorders.
NeuropsychologySep 24, 2026
Cell Membrane Lipid Governs Retinal Light Sensitivity
Weill Cornell Medicine researchers resolve how membrane lipid PIP2 locks CNG channels closed, revealing a therapeutic target for retinal degeneration.
NeuropsychologySep 24, 2026
Dogs Parse Human Speech Using the Same Consonant Bias as Humans
EEG study shows dogs prioritize consonants over vowels to break continuous speech into words, matching human speech-parsing strategies.
NeuropsychologySep 24, 2026
Solving the Mystery of the Smooth Primate Brain
Researchers discover why marmoset brains remain smooth, revealing how progenitor cell timing alters primate cortical folding.
NeuropsychologySep 24, 2026
Precision Neuroscience Raises $250M to Advance Layer 7 Brain–Computer Interface
Precision Neuroscience has closed an oversubscribed $250 million Series D financing round, bringing total capital raised since its 2021 founding to $430 million. The brain–computer interface (BCI) ...
NeuropsychologySep 24, 2026
Can Humor Treat Depression?
A new review finds that while humor builds resilience during remission, using comedy during acute depression can trigger intense anxiety and gelotophobia (fear of being laughed at).
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.
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 ...