NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
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NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Nonordinary Experiences Lead to Long-Term Personal Growth
A new study demonstrates that over half of people reporting nonordinary experiences experience positive long-term effects, showing that personal appraisal dictates outcome.
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Structural studies reveal how lipid-transport proteins may influence neurodegenerative disease
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have conducted the first comprehensive structural analyses of a class of proteins whose dysfunction is associated with neurodegenerative diseases.
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Dementia after age 90: Study clarifies who may be at higher risk
It may seem natural to assume that people experience cognitive decline after age 90, but until recently, researchers had limited evidence about how advanced age affects the brain. This major knowledge gap will need to be…
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Unlocking Hidden Brain Cancer Vaccine Targets
A new study uses single-cell long-read sequencing to map hidden genetic isoforms in glioblastoma, unlocking novel targets for personalized cancer vaccines.
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Neural Stem Cells Branch Earlier Than Expected
Cortical neural stem cells branch early into parallel lineages, overturning traditional views on how brain cell types form.
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Brain-Inspired AI Cuts Video Processing Time
A new study introduces EMF-dVAE, a brain-inspired AI model that reduces video processing time by 65% and uses 15% of visual data while improving accuracy.
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Fiona Phillips' Alzheimer's Journey: Beyond Memory Loss
Phillips' Alzheimer's journey is raising awareness that the disease can affect more than memory, including appearance and everyday life.
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Three middle-age health rules could bring an extra 13 years without dementia, experts say
Avoiding three things during middle age could mean enjoying up to 13 extra years without dementia, a study has found.
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Zoo education strengthens people's connection to nature
Zoos offer people the opportunity to experience animals and engage with the natural world. Alongside recreation, they also play important roles in species conservation and scientific research. Education is another core…
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
These midlife health factors might delay dementia by 13 years
Research reveals three critical midlife health measures, between ages 45-65, that could delay dementia onset by up to 13 years through improved cardiovascular health.
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Modern Human PSPH Gene Outperforms Variants
A new study shows modern human PSPH gene variants produce L-serine more efficiently than ancient hunter-gatherer versions, revealing how brain biochemistry evolved over time.
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
THC Significantly Reduces Trauma Nightmares in PTSD
A study of over 170 PTSD patients finds that evening doses of dronabinol (THC) significantly reduce trauma-related nightmares, with over a third achieving complete remission.
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Dementia to affect more than one million Australians by 2066
Dementia remains Australia's leading cause of death, with new AIHW figures showing almost 1.1 million Australians could be living with the condition by 2066.
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Researchers map how blood cells cross into the brain during aging
The brain's immune system has long been thought to exist independently from the rest of the body, complete with its own specialized immune cells and a blood-brain barrier that limits what can travel ...
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Scattered Roman bones point to potential fourth-century purge at Brading Villa
Disarticulated bones found scattered across a luxurious Roman villa on England's Isle of Wight may be evidence of a massacre carried out during a brutal political purge in the fourth century, a new study in Britannia…
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Increases Psychiatric Risk
IBD increases psychiatric disorder risk starting three years before diagnosis and lasting up to a decade post-diagnosis.
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Brain Stimulation Triggers Cell-Specific Genetics in Living Brains
Deep brain stimulation on living human temporal cortex tissue synchronizes neural firing and triggers distinct gene expression programs in neurons and astrocytes.
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Researchers in Japan uncover what helps the brain stay motivated when life gets harder
Brain motivation: Researchers identified orexin neurons as key to sustained motivation during demanding tasks. These brain cells help maintain goal-directed behavior when increased effort is required.
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Study finds strong link between conspiracy beliefs, antisemitism and anti-Israel attitudes
New research from Rutgers University–Newark psychologist Kent Harber reveals a strong connection between conspiracy theories, antisemitic attitudes and hostility toward Israel.
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Study uses living human brain tissue to map how electric stimulation affects neurons and genetic activity
Neurons that once encoded a person's memories are now helping researchers identify genetic targets that may one day help preserve memory and slow cognitive decline in others.
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
The three things you can do in middle age ‘to hold off dementia’, according to the experts
Those who had none of the risk factors in the study lived without developing dementia nearly 13 years longer than those who had all three ...
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
'Delay dementia for 13 years' by avoiding 3 things in middle age
A new study suggests that avoiding three things in middle age may be associated with 13 more years without dementia ...
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Pretrained AI could help clinics analyze brain MRIs with few labeled scans
When it comes to medical imaging, a chatbot doesn't know its backside from its elbow. Or, at least, it can't tell a spine from a knee. But if a Boston University research team is successful, a smarter AI system for…
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Avoiding three things in middle age ‘linked to 13 extra years without dementia’
Avoiding three things in middle age is linked to 13 more years without dementia, experts have said. Having normal blood pressure, no diabetes and not smoking from age 45 to 65 keeps dementia at bay ...
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Midlife Vascular Health Adds Nearly 13 Dementia-Free Years
Maintaining normal blood pressure, avoiding diabetes, and not smoking in midlife adds nearly 13 dementia-free years.
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
MRI metric identifies early, multifactorial white matter damage in Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease has traditionally been studied as a condition that primarily affects the brain's gray matter, where neuronal cell bodies are located and some of the disease's most characteristic lesions accumulate…
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Avoiding 3 things during middle age may delay dementia risk by 13 years
How you manage three health factors may affect your risk of developing dementia sooner rather than later, a new study has found.
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Experts pinpoint the most crucial factors for warding off dementia
Three midlife factors could delay the onset of dementia by more than a decade, a new study has found.
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Scientists name three midlife dementia warning signs
Dementia can be delayed for 13 years by avoiding three major risk factors in midlife, scientists have said. Those with diabetes, high blood pressure and who smoked between the ages of 45 and 65 ...