Neuroscience News
March 21, 2025
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Mar. 21, 2025 — Aging compromises the lymphatic vessels surrounding the brain, disabling waste drainage from the brain and impacting cognitive function. Researchers boosted lymphatic vessel integrity in old mice and found improvements in their memory compared with ...
Mar. 20, 2025 — Memristors consume extremely little power and behave similarly to brain cells. Researchers have now introduced novel memristive that offer significant advantages: they are more robust, function across a wider voltage range, and can operate in both ...
Mar. 20, 2025 — Though we learn so much during our first years of life, we can't, as adults, remember specific events from that time. Researchers have long believed we don't hold onto these experiences because the part of the brain responsible for saving memories ...
Mar. 19, 2025 — The parts of the brain that are needed to remember words, and how these are affected by a common form of epilepsy, have been identified by a team of neurologists and neurosurgeons at ...
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Mar. 19, 2025 — For women in their 80s, experiencing increasing sleepiness during the day over a five-year period is associated with double the risk of developing ...
Mar. 19, 2025 — An experimental drug appears to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's-related dementia in people destined to develop the disease in their 30s, 40s or 50s, according to the results of a new study. The ...
Mar. 19, 2025 — AI-driven software is 96% accurate at diagnosing ...
Mar. 19, 2025 — A new AI tool builds sophisticated map of mouse ...
Mar. 19, 2025 — Scientists have recently detailed how automation and machine learning can aid clinicians treating patients with spreading depolarizations, sometimes referred to as 'brain ...
Mar. 19, 2025 — By revealing for the first time what happens in the brain when an animal makes a mistake, researchers are shedding light on the holy grail of neuroscience: the mechanics of how we learn. The team ...
Mar. 19, 2025 — The new approach establishes an opportunity to harness the success of immunotherapies that revolutionized the treatment of childhood leukemias for ...
Mar. 18, 2025 — A new study has discovered what researchers say is the first drug to fully reproduce the effects of physical stroke rehabilitation in model mice, following from human ...
Mar. 17, 2025 — A new study may help to explain why there is an over-representation of women experiencing chronic pain compared to men and why pain medication may ...
Mar. 18, 2025 — Researchers discovered distinct molecular differences in how the brain processes directly experienced versus witnessed trauma -- a finding that could lead to more targeted treatments for ...
Earlier Headlines
Mar. 18, 2025 — A recent study has linked longevity specifically to verbal fluency, the measure of one's vocabulary and ability to use ...
Mar. 17, 2025 — By studying never-before-seen details of brain connectivity in human infants, researchers have identified how a balance of innate structure and flexible learning produces our remarkably organized ...
Mar. 17, 2025 — Researchers have developed a powerful AI tool, built on the same transformer architecture used by large language models like ChatGPT, to process an entire night's sleep. To date, it is one of ...
Mar. 17, 2025 — Researchers have detailed the precise mechanism through which the inflammatory signaling molecule IL-12 contributes to Alzheimer's ...
Mar. 17, 2025 — Early-life adversity affects more than half of the world's children and is a significant risk factor for cognitive and mental health problems later in life. In an extensive and up-to-the-minute ...
Mar. 14, 2025 — Researchers have revealed a new scientific clue that could unlock the key cellular pathway leading to devastating neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease and amyotrophic lateral ...
Mar. 14, 2025 — When the brain doesn't know what to expect we perceive pain to be worse, a new study shows. The study may help shape more effective ways to manage pain in the ...
Mar. 14, 2025 — Researchers have deepened our understanding of two of the five members of the CDKL family of genes, CDKL2 and CDKL1. They show that variants in these genes can lead to neurodevelopmental conditions, ...
Mar. 13, 2025 — A person's 'bioenergetic age' -- or how youthfully their cells generate energy -- might be a key indicator of whether they're at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, new ...
Mar. 13, 2025 — Researchers have made a huge leap forward in the fight against Parkinson's disease, solving a decades-long mystery. In a major breakthrough, they have been able to see the human PINK1 protein ...
Mar. 13, 2025 — A study shows that high-grade glioma tumor cells harboring DNA alterations in the gene PDGFRA responded to the drug avapritinib, which is already approved by the United States Food and Drug ...
Mar. 13, 2025 — Neuroscientists have shown that experiencing nature can alleviate acute physical pain. Surprisingly, simply watching nature videos was enough to relieve pain. Using functional magnetic resonance ...
Mar. 13, 2025 — Researchers have worked with global partners to identify and successfully implement an intervention package that has significantly improved the diagnosis and management of brain infections in ...
Mar. 13, 2025 — Researchers devised a process to convert a skin cell directly into a neuron, eliminating the need to generate induced pluripotent stem cells. Such neurons could be used to treat spinal cord injuries ...
Mar. 13, 2025 — Researchers have found a new way to more precisely detect and monitor brain cell activity during deep brain stimulation, a common treatment for movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease and ...
Mar. 13, 2025 — Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease or dementia, so identifying those with cognitive issues early could lead to interventions and better outcomes. ...
Mar. 12, 2025 — New research expands on current understanding of the brain chemical dopamine, finding that it plays a role in reducing the value of memories associated with rewards. The study opens new avenues for ...
Mar. 12, 2025 — For college athletes with concussion, brain changes may remain visible in brain scans up to a year after they are cleared to return to play, according to a new ...
Mar. 12, 2025 — Neuroscientists have found a link between vocal changes and the aging brain in zebra finch songbirds, which could help lead to earlier diagnoses for disorders such as Parkinson's and ...
Mar. 12, 2025 — Scientists have developed an approach that combines rehabilitation robotics with spinal cord stimulation to restore movement in people with spinal cord injuries. The technology enhances ...
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Monday, March 17, 2025
- Bridging Nature and Nurture: Study Reveals Brain's Flexible Foundation from Birth
- New AI Model Analyzes Full Night of Sleep With High Accuracy in Largest Study of Its Kind
- Inflammatory Messenger Fuels Alzheimer's
- How Childhood Adversity Shapes Brain and Behavior
Friday, March 14, 2025
- New Clue on What Is Leading to Neurodegenerative Diseases Like Alzheimer's and ALS
- Not Knowing What to Expect Can Make Pain Feel Worse
- New Members of the CDKL Family of Genes Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Thursday, March 13, 2025
- Lowering Bioenergetic Age May Help Fend Off Alzheimer's
- Scientists Solve Decades-Long Parkinson's Mystery
- Re-Purposed FDA-Approved Drug Could Help Treat High-Grade Glioma
- Nature Relieves Physical Pain: Pain-Related Signals in the Brain Are Reduced
- Intervention Boosts Brain Infection Diagnosis and Care
- Engineers Turn Skin Cells Directly Into Neurons for Cell Therapy
- Thinking Outside the Box: Uncovering a Novel Approach to Brainwave Monitoring
- Can AI Help Detect Cognitive Impairment?
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- Dopamine's Unexpected Role in Memory Devaluation
- Do Brain Changes Remain After Recovery from Concussion?
- Vocal Changes in Birds May Predict Age-Related Disorders in People, Study Finds
- Robotics and Spinal Stimulation Restore Movement in Paralysis
- Gene Related to Human Kidney Disease Linked to Touch in Sea Anemones
- How the Brain Uses 'building Blocks' To Navigate Social Interactions
- Dopamine Signals in Primate Brains
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
- Blood Test Shows Promise for Early Detection of Dementia
- Good Parenting Helps, but Has Limits Under Major Deprivation
Monday, March 10, 2025
- Study Pinpoints the Impact of Prenatal Stress Across 27 Weeks of Pregnancy
- Genetic Mutations Linked to Toxin Exposure Found in Firefighters' Brain Tumors
- Compound Found in Common Herbs Inspires Potential Anti-Inflammatory Drug for Alzheimer's Disease
- Genes Combined With Immune Response to Epstein-Barr Virus Increase MS Risk
- Decoding the Neural Basis of Affective Empathy: How the Brain Feels Others' Pain
- Worldwide Study Finds High Rates of Depression and Anxiety in People With Chronic Pain
Friday, March 7, 2025
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Thursday, March 6, 2025
- Paralyzed Man Moves Robotic Arm With His Thoughts
- Memory Is Impaired in Aged Rats After 3 Days of High-Fat Eating
- Brain Mapping Unlocks Key Alzheimer's Insights
- Possible Foundations of Human Intelligence Observed for the First Time
- Alzheimer's Treatment May Lie in the Brain's Own Cleanup Crew
- High Temperatures Could Affect Brain Function in Preadolescents
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
- Repurposed ALS Drug Becomes Imaging Probe to Help Diagnose Neurodegeneration
- Neurotherapeutic to Address Muscle Weakness
- For Some, Childhood Adversity Can Promote Resilience to Anxiety Disorders
- The Pupil as a Window Into the Sleeping Brain
- Why Some Are More Susceptible to Developing PTSD Symptoms Than Others
- Compound Harnesses Cannabis' Pain-Relieving Properties Without Side Effects
- Should I Stay or Should I Go? Brain Switchboard Found
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
- Consumer Devices Can Be Used to Assess Brain Health
- How the Brain Distinguishes Between Pain and Itch
Monday, March 3, 2025
- Don't Let This Stress You out
- It's Not Just What You Say -- It's Also How You Say It
- Sleep Patterns May Reveal Comatose Patients With Hidden Consciousness
- Evidence Expanding That 40Hz Gamma Stimulation Promotes Brain Health
- Novel Research Shows Brain Connections Can Predict Future Substance Use in Adolescents
- Innovative Animal Model for Studying Limb Spasticity
- Smart Adhesive Electrode Avoids Nerve Damage
Friday, February 28, 2025
- Obesity Starts in the Brain
- Researchers Uncover Blood Metabolites That May Influence Early Childhood Development
- Key Protein Identified for Understanding and Treating Alzheimer's Disease
- Promising Target in Brain Cancer
Thursday, February 27, 2025
- How Air Pollution and Wildfire Smoke May Contribute to Memory Loss in Alzheimer's Disease
- Physical Activity Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia, Sleep Disorders, Other Diseases
- New 4D Brain Map Reveals Potential Early Warning Signs of Multiple Sclerosis
- Scientists Discover Key Protein in Resilience to Stress
- Nasal Spray Shows Preclinical Promise for Treating Traumatic Brain Injury
- Neurons Gather Together for Vision
- Researchers Challenge Textbook Ideas of How the Brain Specifies Movement
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Treatment Strategy Reprograms Brain Cancer Cells, Halting Tumor Growth
- Why Brain Cancer Is Often Resistant to Immunotherapy
- A New Path to Recovery: Scientists Uncover Key Brain Circuit in the Fight Against Cocaine Use Disorder
- Blood Test Could Lead to Better Diagnosis and Management of ALS
- Nuns Contribute 30 Years of Critical Insight Into Dementia Disorders
- Schizophrenia Is Reflected in the Brain Structure
- A New Drug Screening Method Could Bring a Solution to Drug Delivery and Efficacy Issues
- How Parenthood May Help Keep Your Brain Young
- Unraveling the Brain's Hidden Motor Modules
- Microplastics in Ocean Linked to Disabilities for Coastal Residents
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- Immune Cells May Lead to More Parkinson's Cases in Men
- Role of Hormone in Influencing Brain Reward Pathway and Food Preferences
- Cold Treatment Does Not Appear to Protect Preterm Infants from Disability or Death Caused by Oxygen Loss
- Researchers Discover 16 New Alzheimer's Disease Susceptibility Genes
- Misplaced Neurons Disrupt Wiring of the Brain
- 'Ultra-Rapid' Testing Unlocks Cancer Genetics in the Operating Room
Monday, February 24, 2025
- New AI Model Measures How Fast the Brain Ages
- How Humans Learn to Optimize Working Memory
- AI to Diagnose 'invisible' Brain Abnormalities in Children With Epilepsy
Friday, February 21, 2025
- Breathing and Vision May Be Linked
- The Brain Perceives Unexpected Pain More Strongly
- Brain-Wide Activity Change Visualized as Geometric Patterns
Thursday, February 20, 2025
- Framework to Identify Food Selectivity Origins in the Brain
- Blood Pressure Drug Could Be a Safer Alternative for Treating ADHD Symptoms
- Study Suggests New Molecular Strategy for Treating Fragile X Syndrome
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- Promising Results from First Prenatal Therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Study Reveals Activity of Navtemadlin in Glioblastoma, Points to Possible Treatment Improvements
- Like Human Brains, Large Language Models Reason About Diverse Data in a General Way
- Mutation Increases Enzyme in Mouse Brains Linked to Schizophrenia Behaviors
- Scientists Solve the Brain's Motion-Source Separation Problem
- Jumbled Proteins Paint a Bold Target on the Backs of Brain Tumors
- Socioeconomic Factors, Unpredictability Complicate Diagnosis of Episodic Disabilities, Like Epilepsy
- How the Brain Balances Risk and Reward in Making Decisions
- Groundbreaking Study Reveals How Topology Drives Complexity in Brain, Climate, and AI