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With the aid of science and technology, efforts are now underway to understand the human brain in greater detail than ever before. The Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre (SGBC) at IIT Madras is using ...
Early diagnosis and breakthrough drugs could change the course of the disease. So why aren’t they available on the NHS?
Sexualized images of women are often processed visually like objects rather than people. A new study shows that 10 minutes of non-invasive brain stimulation restores holistic human recognition, temporarily erasing this…
How does watching someone else get hurt teach us to avoid danger? Researchers at the Social Brain Lab discovered that hippocampal place cells link spatial coordinates to another individual's emotional distress…
Autistic individuals show dampened brain responses to negative feedback and confidence, explaining cognitive adaptation challenges.
How does your brain pick out one voice in a crowded room? A new study reveals that emotional relevance amplifies neural speech tracking, while fragmented topic changes force the brain to work harder and longer to decode…
TT: Neuroscience trainees today are more interested in getting into the AI field. More and more graduate students are doing internships at AI companies, and many go into industry after earning their ...
Can daily movement offset your DNA? A nationwide study of NIH All of Us data published in Nature Mental Health reveals that higher daily steps and moderate-to-vigorous exercise significantly reduce depression severity in…
Five scientists received 2026 BBRF Outstanding Achievement Prizes for research on schizophrenia, inflammation in depression, early brain development and the neural mechanisms of memory.
Amyloid proteins are infamous for driving Alzheimer's disease, but neuroscientists discovered they play a vital role in reproduction. In semen, amyloid fibrils act as natural escorts that bind, protect, and deliver…
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The research, published in journals like Science and Environmental Pollution, links long-term exposure to fine pollutants to brain conditions like Alzheimer's, dementia, and autism.
A citation analysis reveals that the connection between the two fields is real and gaining momentum. But we need to find ways to widen it.
A protein detected in urine may provide an early clue about dementia risk, according to a large study of older adults in Sweden. The finding strengthens evidence that kidney and brain health are ...
A vaccine used against tuberculosis may also reduce several signs of dementia-like brain damage, according to experiments in mice. Researchers found less harmful protein buildup, lower inflammation ...
Does healing the brain with psychedelics require a "trip"? A new study shows psilocybin drives synaptic plasticity through Layer 5 pyramidal neurons independently of hallucinogenic signaling, opening the door to…
New neuroimaging research presented at the FENS Forum 2026 in Barcelona shows that speaking two, three, or four languages makes the human brain appear six, seven, and 13 years biologically younger ...
A rare genetic change may help explain why some people with a high-risk Alzheimer’s gene remain mentally sharp into old age. New research suggests that protecting the brain’s blood vessels could be ...
Blocking a pathway that guides immune cells into the brain reduced tissue loss and improved memory performance in mice with Alzheimer’s-like changes. The experimental approach worked without removing ...
Scientists discovered that the thick, sticky fluid surrounding glioblastoma tumors can make brain cancer cells smaller, more flexible, and better at invading surrounding tissue. Even more troubling, some of these changes…
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Treating psychiatric illnesses with deep brain stimulation requires tracking multi-region brain networks. EPFL researchers developed LogSync, an ultra-low-power system-on-chip operating under 200 microwatts that decodes…
There is no single gene for being outgoing or anxious. A landmark Nature study of more than one million people identifies 1,260 genetic variants shaping the Big Five personality traits, showing that thousands of tiny DNA…
Ultra-processed foods may condition developing brains to overeat. A longitudinal fMRI study in JAMA Network Open shows that high UPF intake sensitizes children's dorsal striatum to appetizing food images, directly…
Young-onset dementia has surged 4x over the last decade. Discover the vital prevention tips, risk factors, and essential brain health habits.
Pathos AI signed two collaborations with Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) and Tempus AI to accelerate drug development for neurological disorders. The partnerships ma ...
A seven-year study found that people with Parkinson’s disease who were more physically active experienced slower declines in memory, thinking, and movement abilities. Those exercising more than eight hours per week…
Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified three brain pathways associated with sustained improvement in patients receiving experimental treatment for severe ...
Birdwatching can help slow brain ageing and is increasingly being used as therapy for dementia patients.
A global study finds women develop dementia at higher rates than men, raising questions about ageing, hormones and brain health, while highlighting growing concerns over the worldwide burden of ...
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