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.
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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
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…
NeuropsychologySep 21, 2026
A family diagnosis led me to AI research | Mental Health Perspectives
High schooler Srihith Chennareddy wondered whether AI could help detect Alzheimer's disease earlier — and built a tool to do just that.
NeuropsychologySep 21, 2026
Brain Health WA resource aims to reduce dementia risk
With Western Australia projected to record the nation's fastest growth in dementia cases, a new Curtin University-led resource aims to help people protect their brain health and reduce their risk.
NeuropsychologySep 21, 2026
Core Contractions Drive Brain Blood Flow
Engaging core muscles rapidly constricts cerebral veins to regulate brain blood flow, revealing a mechanical body-brain link in PNAS study.
NeuropsychologySep 21, 2026
Flatworm Genetics Reveal Blueprint for Neural Regeneration
Researchers discover genes enabling flatworms to regrow dopamine neurons, offering clues to overcome human limits in brain repair and Parkinson's.
NeuropsychologySep 21, 2026
Neuroscience
How general anaesthetics work is still not fully understood, but they are revealing clues about the nature of consciousness. Researchers at Stanford University genetically altered mice to be able to ...
NeuropsychologySep 21, 2026
Stanford scientists discover the human brain may actually be two separate organs
Scientists have found that the human brain develops from two distinct cellular systems, suggesting that evolution fused together two ancient nervous systems with very different jobs. The discovery also allowed…