Visual training can dramatically improve cognitive function after concussion

byUniversity of California - San DiegoA recent study in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience shows a new approach called Perceptual Attention Therapy (PATH) restores attention, memory and reading skills mo

Updated on: March 09,2026

Visual training can dramatically improve cognitive function after concussion

byUniversity of California - San DiegoA recent study in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience shows a new approach called Perceptual Attention Therapy (PATH) restores attention, memory and reading skills mo

Updated on:March 09,2026

Stroke and dementia: Combating loss of function in small vessels of the brain

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichEndothelial Foxf2 facilitates functional hyperemia and limits infarct size in adult mice via Tie2 signaling. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s415

Updated on: March 04,2026

Stroke and dementia: Combating loss of function in small vessels of the brain

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichEndothelial Foxf2 facilitates functional hyperemia and limits infarct size in adult mice via Tie2 signaling. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s415

Updated on:March 04,2026

Stress-related brain signals drive risk of cardiovascular disease in people with depression and anxiety

byMass General BrighamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with depression are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and a new study suggests that stress may help explain why. Research from

Updated on: March 03,2026

Stress-related brain signals drive risk of cardiovascular disease in people with depression and anxiety

byMass General BrighamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with depression are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and a new study suggests that stress may help explain why. Research from

Updated on:March 03,2026

Women face greater challenges than men in daily task recovery after stroke

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen examining recovery during the first year after an ischemic stroke, a new study has found for daily tasks such as eating, dressing a

Updated on: March 14,2026

Women face greater challenges than men in daily task recovery after stroke

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen examining recovery during the first year after an ischemic stroke, a new study has found for daily tasks such as eating, dressing a

Updated on:March 14,2026

The role of neuroinflammation in progressive multiple sclerosis

byIngrid Fadelli, Medical XpressOxPC deposition induces chronic demyelination, neuroinflammation, endogenous lipid peroxidation and neurodegeneration in the CNS. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2025). DOI:

Updated on: March 08,2026

The role of neuroinflammation in progressive multiple sclerosis

byIngrid Fadelli, Medical XpressOxPC deposition induces chronic demyelination, neuroinflammation, endogenous lipid peroxidation and neurodegeneration in the CNS. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2025). DOI:

Updated on:March 08,2026

How an antiviral defense mechanism may lead to Alzheimer's disease

byMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOne of the main proteins that contributes to Alzheimer's disease is called phospho-tau (p-tau). When p-tau gets too many phosphate groups att

Updated on: February 13,2026

How an antiviral defense mechanism may lead to Alzheimer's disease

byMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOne of the main proteins that contributes to Alzheimer's disease is called phospho-tau (p-tau). When p-tau gets too many phosphate groups att

Updated on:February 13,2026

Boosting good gut bacteria population through targeted interventions may slow cognitive decline

bySanjukta Mondal, Medical XpressMicrobiota-targeted interventions are associated with improvements in memory, executive function, and global cognition. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Rese

Updated on: June 15,2026

Boosting good gut bacteria population through targeted interventions may slow cognitive decline

bySanjukta Mondal, Medical XpressMicrobiota-targeted interventions are associated with improvements in memory, executive function, and global cognition. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Rese

Updated on:June 15,2026

Neuroscience research reveals synapse functions, relationships in detail

byColorado State UniversityResearchers at CSU engineered recombinant enzymes that produce GABA in the nuclei (cyan) of human neurons (magenta) co-cultured with astrocytes (blue). This system was used

Updated on: February 24,2026

Neuroscience research reveals synapse functions, relationships in detail

byColorado State UniversityResearchers at CSU engineered recombinant enzymes that produce GABA in the nuclei (cyan) of human neurons (magenta) co-cultured with astrocytes (blue). This system was used

Updated on:February 24,2026

Exposure to common air pollutants alters adolescent brain development, study finds

by Nicole Rideout,Oregon Health & Science UniversityPersistent effects of air pollutants (main effects) from a multi-pollutant model. Standardized effects of all pollutant exposures (estimated fro

Updated on: February 10,2026

Exposure to common air pollutants alters adolescent brain development, study finds

by Nicole Rideout,Oregon Health & Science UniversityPersistent effects of air pollutants (main effects) from a multi-pollutant model. Standardized effects of all pollutant exposures (estimated fro

Updated on:February 10,2026

Hidden 'resilience window' found in human brain one hour after stress

byKochi University of TechnologyHigh‑resilience individuals (red) showed higher default‑mode activity and lower high‑beta power 60 minutes after stress. Low‑resilience individuals (blue) showed sustai

Updated on: May 07,2026

Hidden 'resilience window' found in human brain one hour after stress

byKochi University of TechnologyHigh‑resilience individuals (red) showed higher default‑mode activity and lower high‑beta power 60 minutes after stress. Low‑resilience individuals (blue) showed sustai

Updated on:May 07,2026

Why some brains switch gears more efficiently than others

by Tongyue Zhang,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human brain is constantly processing information that unfolds at different speeds—from split-second reactions to sudden environm

Updated on: March 13,2026

Why some brains switch gears more efficiently than others

by Tongyue Zhang,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human brain is constantly processing information that unfolds at different speeds—from split-second reactions to sudden environm

Updated on:March 13,2026

Small molecule could slow or stop progress of Parkinson's disease and related brain disorders, not just treat symptoms

byNew York UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi and the University of Denver has identified a promising small molecule that could help slow or halt the

Updated on: April 12,2026

Small molecule could slow or stop progress of Parkinson's disease and related brain disorders, not just treat symptoms

byNew York UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi and the University of Denver has identified a promising small molecule that could help slow or halt the

Updated on:April 12,2026