Beyond the brain: Organs help shape the nervous systems that control them

by Karen Guzman,Yale UniversityMouse embryos stained with nerves (green) and organ intrinsic neuron markers (red). Credit: I-Uen “Yvonne” HsuA new Yale study reveals that major organ systems in the bo

Updated on: July 30,2026

Beyond the brain: Organs help shape the nervous systems that control them

by Karen Guzman,Yale UniversityMouse embryos stained with nerves (green) and organ intrinsic neuron markers (red). Credit: I-Uen “Yvonne” HsuA new Yale study reveals that major organ systems in the bo

Updated on:July 30,2026

Blood samples uncover concussion in older adults, offering more objective diagnosis

by Toni Brient,Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Monash University and The Alfred are pioneering a method of analyzing blood samples to diagnose concussion in people ag

Updated on: July 30,2026

Blood samples uncover concussion in older adults, offering more objective diagnosis

by Toni Brient,Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Monash University and The Alfred are pioneering a method of analyzing blood samples to diagnose concussion in people ag

Updated on:July 30,2026

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

Alzheimer's gene map expands to 91 loci, revealing 16 previously unknown risk regions

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international collaboration of genetic researchers has identified more than 90 genetic regions associated with the risk of Alzheimer&

Updated on: July 26,2026

Alzheimer's gene map expands to 91 loci, revealing 16 previously unknown risk regions

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international collaboration of genetic researchers has identified more than 90 genetic regions associated with the risk of Alzheimer&

Updated on:July 26,2026

Alzheimer's tipping point revealed as brain immune cells hit a key transition

byVIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Pathological Visium spots in the brains of octogenarian and centenarian patients. Credit:Nature Medicine(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-026-04393-8Researche

Updated on: July 26,2026

Alzheimer's tipping point revealed as brain immune cells hit a key transition

byVIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Pathological Visium spots in the brains of octogenarian and centenarian patients. Credit:Nature Medicine(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-026-04393-8Researche

Updated on:July 26,2026

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

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

Psychological course could be support for caregivers of people with dementia

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe neglected psychological support needs for caregivers of people with dementia in the UK could soon be addressed with a

Updated on: July 23,2026

Psychological course could be support for caregivers of people with dementia

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe neglected psychological support needs for caregivers of people with dementia in the UK could soon be addressed with a

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

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

Air pollution may be harming your brain's 'encyclopedia'

by Lisa Howard,UC DavisDistribution of long-term exposure to fine particulate matter<2.5µm in diameter for 17-year average from 2000 to 2016 across California. Credit:Alzheimer&#3

Updated on: July 21,2026

Air pollution may be harming your brain's 'encyclopedia'

by Lisa Howard,UC DavisDistribution of long-term exposure to fine particulate matter<2.5µm in diameter for 17-year average from 2000 to 2016 across California. Credit:Alzheimer&#3

Updated on:July 21,2026

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

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