The brain can unlock true multitasking after intensive training

byGeorgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Yan Krukau from PexelsNew research by Georgetown scientists shows how the brain rewires itself to automate learned tasks. The findings challenge a long-he

Updated on: July 23,2026

The brain can unlock true multitasking after intensive training

byGeorgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Yan Krukau from PexelsNew research by Georgetown scientists shows how the brain rewires itself to automate learned tasks. The findings challenge a long-he

Updated on:July 23,2026

Antibody fragment prevents hemorrhages associated with new Alzheimer's treatments

byAutonomous University of BarcelonaCredit:Biomolecules(2025). DOI: 10.3390/biom15111602In 2025, the European Medicines Agency approved two antibodies for Alzheimer's disease: lecanemab (LeqembiTM

Updated on: July 24,2026

Antibody fragment prevents hemorrhages associated with new Alzheimer's treatments

byAutonomous University of BarcelonaCredit:Biomolecules(2025). DOI: 10.3390/biom15111602In 2025, the European Medicines Agency approved two antibodies for Alzheimer's disease: lecanemab (LeqembiTM

Updated on:July 24,2026

Newfound 'switchboard' helps brain form new memories without forgetting older ones

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe brain may reuse some cells to store many different memories without mixing them up with or erasing older memories, a new study in mice suggest

Updated on: July 13,2026

Newfound 'switchboard' helps brain form new memories without forgetting older ones

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe brain may reuse some cells to store many different memories without mixing them up with or erasing older memories, a new study in mice suggest

Updated on:July 13,2026

Brain circuit links memory to hearing, revealing how learned sounds guide behavior

by Anastasia Salamastrakis,Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental HealthPRh input in the auditory cortex during learning of an auditory discrimination task. Credit:Science Advances(2026). DOI: 10

Updated on: July 25,2026

Brain circuit links memory to hearing, revealing how learned sounds guide behavior

by Anastasia Salamastrakis,Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental HealthPRh input in the auditory cortex during learning of an auditory discrimination task. Credit:Science Advances(2026). DOI: 10

Updated on:July 25,2026

How the brain predicts social interaction before it starts

byHebrew University of JerusalemAn experimental assay enables simultaneous recording of social behavior and large-scale neural activity at cellular resolution.AA schematic of the experimental social a

Updated on: July 02,2026

How the brain predicts social interaction before it starts

byHebrew University of JerusalemAn experimental assay enables simultaneous recording of social behavior and large-scale neural activity at cellular resolution.AA schematic of the experimental social a

Updated on:July 02,2026

How the brain regulates learning on a cellular level: 3D maps reveal synapses reorganizing in real time

bySalk InstituteLong-term potentiation increases presynaptic terminal and mitochondrial volumes while decreasing synaptic vesicle density, as seen in control (left) versus long-term potentiation (righ

Updated on: July 11,2026

How the brain regulates learning on a cellular level: 3D maps reveal synapses reorganizing in real time

bySalk InstituteLong-term potentiation increases presynaptic terminal and mitochondrial volumes while decreasing synaptic vesicle density, as seen in control (left) versus long-term potentiation (righ

Updated on:July 11,2026

2024 saw Parkinson disease death rate of 72 per 100,000 adults aged 65 and older

by Elana GotkineThe age-adjusted Parkinson disease death rate among adults aged 65 years and older declined from 2021 to 2024, according to a June 4 data briefpublishedby the National Center for Healt

Updated on: June 23,2026

2024 saw Parkinson disease death rate of 72 per 100,000 adults aged 65 and older

by Elana GotkineThe age-adjusted Parkinson disease death rate among adults aged 65 years and older declined from 2021 to 2024, according to a June 4 data briefpublishedby the National Center for Healt

Updated on:June 23,2026

Potential gene therapy for late-stage Parkinson's side-effects uncovered

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityAntagonism of A2aR and knockdown of GluN2B-NMDARs in iSPNs attenuate LID behaviors. Credit:Neuron(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2026.04.023Northwestern Medicine

Updated on: June 24,2026

Potential gene therapy for late-stage Parkinson's side-effects uncovered

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityAntagonism of A2aR and knockdown of GluN2B-NMDARs in iSPNs attenuate LID behaviors. Credit:Neuron(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2026.04.023Northwestern Medicine

Updated on:June 24,2026

Researchers use nasal stem cells to help nerves regrow in damaged limbs

by Noah Lloyd,Northeastern UniversityIn cases of serious injury, reconstructive surgeons often need Schwann cells to repair damaged nerves. Researchers have a new method to create them. Credit: Alyssa

Updated on: June 04,2026

Researchers use nasal stem cells to help nerves regrow in damaged limbs

by Noah Lloyd,Northeastern UniversityIn cases of serious injury, reconstructive surgeons often need Schwann cells to repair damaged nerves. Researchers have a new method to create them. Credit: Alyssa

Updated on:June 04,2026

Brain 'growth charts' map white matter changes across the human lifespan

byKeck School of Medicine of USCStatistical charts compiled from a large population allow brain abnormalities to be detected in new individuals. Credit: Stevens INIResearchers at the USC Mark and Mary

Updated on: June 28,2026

Brain 'growth charts' map white matter changes across the human lifespan

byKeck School of Medicine of USCStatistical charts compiled from a large population allow brain abnormalities to be detected in new individuals. Credit: Stevens INIResearchers at the USC Mark and Mary

Updated on:June 28,2026

AI decodes epilepsy signals in brain waves before seizures appear

byUniversity of DelawareAustin Brockmeier (left) and Amanda Hernan (right) converse in the north atrium of UD's Health Sciences Complex, where their collaboration began after Brockmeier presented

Updated on: June 24,2026

AI decodes epilepsy signals in brain waves before seizures appear

byUniversity of DelawareAustin Brockmeier (left) and Amanda Hernan (right) converse in the north atrium of UD's Health Sciences Complex, where their collaboration began after Brockmeier presented

Updated on:June 24,2026

Language processing requires rapid cross-talk across brain regions, researchers discover

byUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonSchema of main effects of concreteness across multiple processing windows. Credit:PLOS Biology(2026). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3003723Multiple re

Updated on: June 15,2026

Language processing requires rapid cross-talk across brain regions, researchers discover

byUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonSchema of main effects of concreteness across multiple processing windows. Credit:PLOS Biology(2026). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3003723Multiple re

Updated on:June 15,2026