Distributed neural networks make decoding cognition vastly harder than movement
Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) have made remarkable progress restoring movement and speech in people with paralysis. While brain-computer interface…
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer’s disease
A team of scientists has identified the “seed” of a protein believed to trigger Alzheimer’s disease, a discovery…
Gut microbial metabolites may shape vulnerability to stress-related mental disorders
Jul 20 2026 From short-chain fatty acids to bile acids, researchers trace how microbial chemistry could influence brain…
Missing ancestry data in single-cell atlases threatens fair medicine
The single-cell “atlases” that are increasingly used to map the human body and as training data for artificial…
Study reveals why rare neurological disease damages specific brain regions
Many neurological diseases damage specific parts of the brain, even though the harmful protein involved is present throughout…
Study shows how stress forces brain to prioritize memories
The brain is the machine that perceives, analyses, sorts, stores and prioritizes our memories. However, not all experiences…
KAIST study opens a new avenue for treating intractable brain tumors
Researchers have uncovered a clue to why immune checkpoint inhibitors-cancer therapies that release the immune “brakes” exploited by…
Fish oil supplementation during pregnancy changes two childhood brain metabolic markers
A decade after mothers received EPA- and DHA-rich fish oil, MRI scans revealed subtle metabolic differences in their…
Seven healthy foods for your brain
New research suggests that a structured programme that combines regular exercise with a brain-friendly diet may help improve…
Scientists Discover the Brain Protein That Helps Alzheimer’s Spread Through the Brain
Researchers have discovered that a brain protein called Arc may act like a delivery vehicle for toxic Tau,…
Study suggests lipid droplet accumulation is a conserved feature of senescent cells
A new research paper was published in Volume 18 of Aging on July 1, 2026, titled “Senescent cells accumulate lipid droplets.”…
WHO updates guidelines to reduce risk of dementia worldwide
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released updated guidelines on reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia,…