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New Scientistscience2 hrs ago
Pitolisant Improved Memory Accuracy by 11 Percent in Small Human Trial but May Disrupt Sleep
A small randomized study found that pitolisant, an existing narcolepsy drug, raised histamine levels and improved recall accuracy. Participants showed greater brain connectivity between histamine-producing regions and the hippocampus during MRI scans. The results were published i…
Science Newsscience11 hrs ago
Study finds practice improves writing skill equally in dominant and nondominant elbows
Researchers tested writing ability with a pen taped to the elbow and found that practice produced similar gains on both sides. The results indicate that superior performance by the dominant hand stems from repeated use rather than an innate brain advantage.
yourtango.comscience1 day ago
Study Links Multilingualism to Younger-Looking Brain Connectivity Patterns
A new analysis of brain scans from hundreds of participants in Spain's Basque region linked speaking two or more languages to lower estimated brain age. Researchers presented the results at the 2026 Federation of European Neuroscience Societies Forum.
New Scientistscience1 day ago
EEG Study Finds Newborns Show Brain-Activity Changes When Numbers of Sounds and Dots Match
EEG measurements from 21 infants aged 0 to 3 days detected reduced electrical activity in the parietotemporal area when auditory and visual stimuli matched in quantity. The findings provide the first neural evidence of an inborn numerical ability.
Japan Timesworld3 days ago
University of Tokyo Study Maps Neural Circuit for Aversion to Specific Individuals
Researchers identified brain connections that link social memory to fear responses in mice. The work showed how manipulating those circuits can create or remove avoidance of one individual while leaving other interactions intact.
english.elpais.comscience4 days ago
Study Identifies Tumor-to-Nerve Pathway Driving Cancer Cachexia in Mice
A new study in mice found a pathway connecting lung tumor genetics, diet, and the nervous system that contributes to cancer-associated cachexia. The research points to a potential therapeutic target for the wasting condition.
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theconversation.comscience7 days ago
Study of Adults Over 80 Finds Faster Walkers Had Lower Cognitive Decline Risk
A study of nearly 4,000 adults found that the fastest 9 percent of walkers in their 80s and older had about half the risk of cognitive decline compared with peers. The results appeared in the journal Neurology.
world8 days ago
Post-Mortem Tests Find CTE in Two Australian Women Killed by Partners
Post-mortem exams in 2024 identified chronic traumatic encephalopathy in two women in their 30s and 40s who died after decades of intimate partner assaults. The cases are the first reported in Australia linked to domestic violence rather than sports.
science9 days ago
Alzheimer's Patient Initiates Conversations After Psilocybin Doses
An 83-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's began speaking in full sentences and regained continence and mobility after two doses of psilocybin mushrooms administered in São Paulo. The single case was detailed in a new journal report. Researchers and outside experts called for…
espn.co.ukworld10 days ago
Study Finds Link Between Lower Vitamin C Levels and Smaller Gray-Matter Volume in Older Adults
A Japanese study of 2,044 adults over age 64 found that lower blood vitamin C levels corresponded to smaller gray matter volume and weaker default mode network connectivity. The observational research cannot establish causation but adds to evidence on diet and brain aging.
news.google.comscience11 days ago
Treated pigs regained unsteady walking after spinal cord cuts in small Russian fusogen study; controls stayed paralyzed
@NewScientist reported that three pigs with fully severed spinal cords walked again after receiving a polyethylene glycol and chitosan fusogen. The 60-day trial included controls and post-operative electrostimulation. Russia plans to authorize spinal cord transplants later in 202…
news.sky.comscience11 days ago
Nature study maps competing programs in cortical sensorimotor-association axis development
A research paper published by Nature examines how opposing developmental programs shape the sensorimotor-association axis in the cerebral cortex. The study reports findings on the balance between these programs during brain maturation.
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globalnews.catechnology11 days ago
Vancouver Police Sergeant Receives Experimental Neuralink Brain Implant in Toronto Trial
Lee Marten underwent the procedure on May 20 at Toronto Western Hospital. He is the 26th person worldwide and the first Canadian with ALS to receive the device.
New Scientistscience13 days ago
Newborns Display Brain Activity Matching Numbers of Sounds and Dots
Researchers at the University of Trento fitted EEG caps on 21 babies aged 0-3 days and presented matching or mismatched counts of syllables and dots. Electrical activity in the parietotemporal area decreased with congruent stimuli and rose with incongruent ones.
link.springer.comscience14 days ago
Study Links Protein Npas3 to Astrocyte Energy Use and Neuronal Function
A new study reports that the protein Npas3 controls energy metabolism in astrocyte cells. The research indicates this regulation supports neuronal activity and cognitive processes.
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benzinga.comworld15 days ago
Case Study Reports Temporary Speech Recovery in Alzheimer’s Patient After Psilocybin Dose, Effects Later Faded
@MarioNawfal reported on a published case of an 80-year-old woman who regained speech and other functions after receiving psilocybin mushrooms. The improvements lasted days to weeks before fading.
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The Sydney Morning Heraldworld15 days ago
Study Finds Midlife Aerobic Exercise Linked to Younger Brain Age
A year-long trial of 130 inactive adults found that twice-weekly aerobic workouts reduced average brain age by about seven months on MRI scans. Participants who did not exercise showed a slight increase in brain age over the same period.
neurosciencenews.comscience16 days ago
Brain Scans Find Two Connectivity Patterns in Some Autism Cases, Most Fit Neither
A study of 20 mouse strains and fMRI data from 940 autistic people found distinct patterns of brain hyperconnectivity and hypoconnectivity tied to different gene mechanisms. Forty-one percent of the autistic participants fit one of the two patterns.
uctoday.comscience17 days ago
Newborn mouse neurons break and repair DNA during brain development
Experiments show newborn neurons in mice sustain double-strand DNA breaks while migrating through developing brain tissue. The breaks are repaired within a day after the cells reach their destinations.
news.google.comscience17 days ago
New Study Captures Fast-Spinning Waves Across Entire Brains
@ScienceMagazine reported that researchers recorded rotating spiral patterns of traveling waves spanning whole brains. The waves build on prior observations during deep sleep and memory retrieval.
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neurosciencenews.comscience21 days ago
Neurons migrating in developing brain cortices sustain DNA double-strand breaks that are repaired by non-homologous end-joining
A Nature study finds that neurons migrating through narrow spaces in the developing cerebral and cerebellar cortices sustain extensive DNA double-stranded breaks from mechanical stress. The damage is repaired without cell death, but impaired repair leads to later motor deficits i…
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quantamagazine.orgscience23 days ago
Light Probe Mimicking Slow-Wave Activity in One Hemisphere of Awake Mice Preserved Some Memory Performance
@NewScientist reported that researchers used light to trigger slow-wave patterns in one brain hemisphere of sleep-deprived mice, preserving memory performance comparable to rested animals.
ai26 days ago
Neuroscientist links chronic AI use to lower cognitive reserve
Theoretical neuroscientist Vivienne Ming said repeated outsourcing of mental tasks to AI could weaken the brain's cognitive reserve over time. Ming compared the effect to GPS use and cited studies on spatial memory and neural connectivity.
Fox Newsscience27 days ago
Study Links Higher Blood Vitamin C Levels to Greater Gray-Matter Volume in Older Adults
An observational study of 2,044 adults in Hirosaki City, Japan, found that higher plasma vitamin C correlated with larger gray-matter volumes and stronger default-mode-network connectivity after adjustment for lifestyle factors.
app.buzzsumo.comscience28 days ago
Brain Research Lab Switches From Fruit Flies to Transparent Fish
A leading brain research laboratory is changing its primary model organism from fruit flies to a small transparent fish to study entire brains in action.
The Independentscience35 days ago
Case Study Finds Temporary Functional Improvements, No Pathology Reversal, After High-Dose Psilocybin in Advanced Alzheimer’s Patient
An 80-year-old Japanese-American woman with advanced dementia showed short-term improvements in speech, mobility, and daily function after receiving a 5-gram dose of Enigma strain mushrooms, according to a new case study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience.
usmagazine.comscience36 days ago
Dog study links rapamycin to reduced brain inflammation in dementia cases
A pilot study of 12 dogs with dementia found lower levels of inflammatory cells in those given rapamycin. Ralph, a family dog enrolled in the Dog Aging Project, contributed brain tissue after his death in December.
winnipegfreepress.comscience38 days ago
Researcher with Huntington's gene joins $400 million brain disease initiative
A scientist carrying the Huntington's gene mutation is contributing to an international research program. The effort received $400 million to study several neurodegenerative conditions using human tissue samples.
Ars Technicatechnology42 days ago
Research Details Prehistoric Mining, Octopus Species, Cat Behavior
Ars Technica reported on five scientific studies published in May covering prehistoric copper smelting, neural wiring in singing mice, a newly identified octopus species, acoustic properties of slapsticks, and mathematical patterns in abstract art.
news-medical.netscience42 days ago
Hippocampus Neurons Detect Sounds and Language Under Anesthesia
Researchers recorded single-neuron activity in the hippocampi of seven anesthetized patients. The cells responded to unexpected tones and processed word length, type, and meaning.
The Japan Timesworld43 days ago
Australian Lab-Grown Brain Cells Play Doom on Silicon Chip
Researchers at Cortical Labs trained roughly 200,000 living human neurons to control the 1990s video game Doom. The cells, grown from donated blood stem cells, sit on a silicon chip that converts their electrical signals into game inputs.
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techjuice.pkworld43 days agoUpdated
Australian Scientists Grow Neurons on Silicon Chip to Play Classic Video Game Doom
@AFP reported that Australian researchers trained lab-grown brain cells on a silicon computer chip to play the 1990s video game Doom.
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sciencealert.comscience45 days ago
Vagus Nerve Activity Shows Complex Effect on Insulin Release
New research indicates that vagus nerve signals influence insulin secretion in ways that differ from earlier models. The findings suggest possible metabolic side effects from vagus nerve stimulation therapies.
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nationalpost.comscience45 days ago
Review Examines Links Between Nervous and Immune Systems
A 2025 review in an immunology journal summarized research on interactions between the nervous and immune systems. The article addressed effects on neurological disorders and allergy-related behaviors such as food avoidance.
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news-medical.netscience46 days ago
Gut Influences Emotions Through Neural Connections
The gut contains its own nervous system that communicates with the brain. Research shows this connection affects emotional states. Professor Jon Swann outlines the mechanisms involved.
New York Postworld47 days ago
Nasal Spray Reduced Brain Inflammation and Improved Memory in Mice
Researchers at Texas A&M University tested a nasal spray containing extracellular vesicles in mice. Two doses lowered brain inflammation, restored mitochondrial function, and produced measurable gains in memory tasks that lasted for months.
bbc.comscience52 days ago
Neuroscientist Outlines Skills to Maintain Brain Health in AI Era
Hannah Critchlow, a neuroscientist at the University of Cambridge, has written a book on mental skills that may help people adapt to rapid technological change. The book examines emotional intelligence, creativity, physical activity, and cellular energy production.
futurity.orgscience53 days ago
Study Links Dopamine to Lasting Brain Changes After Pregnancy
A Nature research paper reports that dopamine regulates persistent neural adaptations in the dorsal hippocampal formation following reproductive experience. The findings include both mouse experiments and human tissue analysis.
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thehindu.comscience53 days ago
Autism Researcher Uta Frith Calls for New Approach to Condition
Uta Frith has proposed replacing the current spectrum model of autism with a different framework. The suggestion follows decades of her research into the neural basis of the condition.
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Essay Examines Immune System Role in Preventing Alzheimer's Disease
A recent essay discusses connections between the immune system and brain health. It explores how these interactions might help prevent neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.
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swissinfo.chai54 days ago
Researchers Develop MouseMapper AI Model for Whole-Body 3D Analysis
A new deep-learning framework called MouseMapper analyzes entire mouse bodies at the cellular level. The model maps nerves and immune cells across 31 organs and tissues. Researchers applied it to study diet-induced obesity and identified nerve changes linked to sensory deficits.
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usmagazine.comscience54 days ago
Slow Breathing Reduces Anxiety Behaviors in Mice Without Conscious Awareness
A study presented on 3 May showed that mice trained to slow their breathing displayed fewer fear-related behaviors. The findings indicate that slow breathing can produce calming effects independent of expectation or belief.
nationalpost.comscience55 days ago
Study Maps Low-Dimensional Subspaces Linking Hippocampus and Retrosplenial Cortex
Researchers recorded activity across multiple hippocampal subregions and the retrosplenial cortex in mice. The work identifies communication subspaces that route signals between these areas during spatial and non-spatial tasks.
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nypost.comworld56 days ago
Oxford Study Links Human Right-Hand Dominance to Bipedalism
A University of Oxford study found that right-hand preference in humans developed alongside the ability to walk upright. The research compared handedness patterns across primate species and examined brain development tied to bipedalism.
rte.iescience56 days ago
Study Links X-Linked RNA to Autism Features in Males
Researchers identified deletions affecting the long non-coding RNA PTCHD1-AS in males with autism spectrum disorder. Mouse models lacking the RNA showed repetitive behaviors and social deficits without cognitive or ADHD-like symptoms.
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thehindu.comscience56 days ago
Study Maps How Organ Signals Shape Intrinsic Nervous Systems
A new analysis shows that neural crest cell migration patterns establish the spatial layout of organ intrinsic nervous systems while local organ cues determine their molecular identities. The research examined development in the heart, pancreas, intestine and lungs.
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sciencealert.comscience58 days ago
Study Creates Lifespan Reference Charts for Human Brain White Matter
Researchers processed 35,120 brain scans to map typical white matter development and decline from birth to age 100. The charts provide a benchmark for identifying deviations linked to neurological and psychiatric disorders.
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Forbesscience58 days ago
Disgust Functions as Pathogen Avoidance and Extends to Social and Moral Domains
Disgust originated as a behavioral immune system to prevent ingestion of harmful substances. Research shows it later expanded to influence social and moral judgments through shared neural pathways.
neurosciencenews.comscience60 days ago
Researchers Engineer Fish Proteins to Create Electrical Synapses in Mammalian Brain Circuits
A research paper published by Nature describes the development of an engineered electrical synapse using two connexin proteins from white perch fish. The proteins were modified to form synapses selectively with each other but not with mammalian connexins. The approach, called Lin…
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news-medical.netscience60 days ago
Brain-Controlled System Decodes Auditory Attention With Up to 90% Accuracy in Small Lab Study
A real-time brain-controlled system decoded which voice a listener wanted to hear and amplified it, improving comprehension up to 90 percent of the time in tests. The study, published in Nature Neuroscience on or before May 13 2026, builds on a 2012 discovery about auditory corte…
indiatoday.intoday.inscience62 days ago
Researchers Identify Body Fat as Communicative Organ Affecting Multiple Body Systems
Scientific understanding of body fat has shifted from viewing it as inert storage to recognizing it as a complex organ. Fat tissue releases hormones, communicates via nerves and immune cells, and influences appetite, metabolism, mood, fertility and immunity. The reassessment is c…
manilatimes.nettechnology63 days ago
Brain-Controlled Hearing Aid Tested in First Human Trials
Researchers at Columbia University developed a hearing aid that decodes brain activity to identify and amplify the specific voice a user wants to follow in a noisy environment. The device was tested on epilepsy patients with implanted electrodes during a study published in Nature…
Science Newsscience63 days ago
Fetuses Yawn in Response to Mothers' Yawns, Study Finds
Researchers in Italy showed yawning videos to 38 pregnant women in their third trimester and monitored fetal responses via ultrasound. Just over half the fetuses yawned about 90 seconds after their mothers, with the response far more likely to follow a maternal yawn than occur sp…
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Motor Cortical Projections to Auditory and Vocal Regions Expanded in Alston’s Singing Mouse vs. Lab Mouse
Researchers identified specific expansions in orofacial motor cortical projections to auditory and midbrain regions in Scotinomys teguina compared with Mus musculus. The paper, published in Nature, used high-throughput techniques on more than 76,000 barcoded neurons. Results sugg…
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nypost.comscience65 days ago
Brain’s Hippocampus Continues Processing Speech and Grammar Under General Anaesthesia, Study Finds
A study finds that the hippocampus remains remarkably active during general anaesthesia, parsing grammar and meaning of spoken words while anticipating what will be said next. People given general anaesthesia fall into a coma-like state in which memory and perception of pain are…
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Science Newsscience66 days ago
Robot Dinosaur Experiments Test Whether Proto-Wings Could Flush Insects
Scientists tested a robotic Caudipteryx and animated versions on live insects and locusts, finding visual displays with protowings triggered stronger escape responses. The studies, conducted in Seoul and published in 2024 and 2026, explore possible behaviors of early pennaraptora…
Science Newsscience66 days ago
Brain Cells That Aid Cognition Are Vulnerable to Damage in Multiple Sclerosis
Certain neurons in the human cortex show high levels of DNA damage in progressive multiple sclerosis, outpacing their repair mechanisms and leading to cell death. Researchers identified a protein called ATF4 that these cells rely on for DNA repair during development.
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Study Identifies Prefrontal Cortex Neurons That Encode Contingency Degradation via Connections to Ventral Tegmental Area
Researchers identified a subset of medial prefrontal cortex neurons that specifically encode contingency degradation in a causal manner. The study combined a meta-reward prediction error model with longitudinal two-photon calcium imaging and single-cell holographic optogenetics t…
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Euronewsworld66 days ago
Brain Continues to Process Language and Predict Words During Anaesthesia, Study Shows
A study of epilepsy patients published in Nature revealed that neural circuits continue to encode sound, detect odd tones and even anticipate words from podcasts while patients were unconscious. Researchers observed real-time speech processing and predictive coding typically asso…
thehindu.comworld67 days ago
Study Finds Abdominal Muscle Contractions Move Fluid in Mouse Brains
Research on mice shows that contractions in abdominal muscles during movement cause the brain to shift inside the skull. The motion occurs through a network of veins and appears to drive cerebrospinal fluid out of the brain. Scientists said the mechanism may help clear waste prot…