Simple blood test could spot dementia years earlier, research shows

byUniversity of East AngliaCredit: Artem Podrez from PexelsA blood test could help identify people at higher risk of cognitive decline years before a traditional diagnosis is possible—according to Uni

Updated on: May 27,2026

Simple blood test could spot dementia years earlier, research shows

byUniversity of East AngliaCredit: Artem Podrez from PexelsA blood test could help identify people at higher risk of cognitive decline years before a traditional diagnosis is possible—according to Uni

Updated on:May 27,2026

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

As dementia cases rise, researchers develop AI tool to improve diagnosis accuracy

by Alisha Katz,University of FloridaGlass Brain Representation of the Top 5 Regions of Interest (ROIs) Indicated for the Primary Comparisons. Credit:Neurology Open Access(2026). DOI: 10.1212/wn9.00000

Updated on: July 27,2026

As dementia cases rise, researchers develop AI tool to improve diagnosis accuracy

by Alisha Katz,University of FloridaGlass Brain Representation of the Top 5 Regions of Interest (ROIs) Indicated for the Primary Comparisons. Credit:Neurology Open Access(2026). DOI: 10.1212/wn9.00000

Updated on:July 27,2026

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

Favorable lifestyle and health linked to lower dementia risk even in people with a genetic risk factor

byKyushu UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith dementia cases expected to nearly triple worldwide by 2050, researchers are increasingly focused on identifying ways to prevent or delay the d

Updated on: July 20,2026

Favorable lifestyle and health linked to lower dementia risk even in people with a genetic risk factor

byKyushu UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith dementia cases expected to nearly triple worldwide by 2050, researchers are increasingly focused on identifying ways to prevent or delay the d

Updated on:July 20,2026

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

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

Neuron 'ground plans' could simplify brain and behavior research

by Matt Davenport,University of MichiganA project led by the University of Michigan could simplify making connections between molecular biology, cellular biology and behavior. This work was rooted in

Updated on: July 15,2026

Neuron 'ground plans' could simplify brain and behavior research

by Matt Davenport,University of MichiganA project led by the University of Michigan could simplify making connections between molecular biology, cellular biology and behavior. This work was rooted in

Updated on:July 15,2026

Living in rural areas associated with worse health for people with epilepsy

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor people with epilepsy, living in counties that are more rural was associated with poorer health outcomes than for people living in m

Updated on: July 18,2026

Living in rural areas associated with worse health for people with epilepsy

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor people with epilepsy, living in counties that are more rural was associated with poorer health outcomes than for people living in m

Updated on:July 18,2026

COVID fatigue linked to reduced brain blood flow

COVID fatigue linked to reduced brain blood flowby Sonia Miri HedbergCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPlaying with your children or meeting a friend for coffee are everyday activities that many peopl

Updated on: October 10,2026

COVID fatigue linked to reduced brain blood flow

COVID fatigue linked to reduced brain blood flowby Sonia Miri HedbergCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPlaying with your children or meeting a friend for coffee are everyday activities that many peopl

Updated on:October 10,2026

Improving early detection of cognitive impairment in primary care

Improving early detection of cognitive impairment in primary careCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly detection of cognitive impairment can connect patients with evaluation and treatment sooner, bu

Updated on: October 10,2026

Improving early detection of cognitive impairment in primary care

Improving early detection of cognitive impairment in primary careCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly detection of cognitive impairment can connect patients with evaluation and treatment sooner, bu

Updated on:October 10,2026

Blocking a nerve protein could interrupt chronic pain rather than simply mask it

Blocking a nerve protein could interrupt chronic pain rather than simply mask itCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic pain can continue long after an initial injury. When a nerve outside the brain

Updated on: October 18,2026

Blocking a nerve protein could interrupt chronic pain rather than simply mask it

Blocking a nerve protein could interrupt chronic pain rather than simply mask itCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic pain can continue long after an initial injury. When a nerve outside the brain

Updated on:October 18,2026