Autism’s High Prevalence Could Be an Evolutionary Trade-Off
Scientists have uncovered evidence that autism-linked genes evolved unusually quickly in humans, possibly shaping traits like prolonged brain…
This Simple Brainwave Test Can Spot Alzheimer’s Years Early
A three-minute brainwave scan called Fastball EEG can uncover memory decline linked to Alzheimer’s years early, offering a…
Are Five Senses Holding Us Back? Scientists Say We Could Use Seven
A new mathematical model of memory hints that seven senses, not five, may be the optimal number for…
New research positions the placenta at the center of human neurodevelopment and evolution
In a Genomic Press Interview published today in Brain Medicine, Dr. Alex Tsompanidis highlights an exciting new idea…
Scientists discover IC–encoder neurons that shape visual perception
An illusion is when we see and perceive an object that doesn’t match the sensory input that reaches…
Scientists Discover Hidden Driver of Aging That May Be Reversed
Declining Menin in the hypothalamus sparks inflammation and accelerates aging. Boosting Menin or supplementing with D-serine can restore…
Novel vitamin K analogs show promise for reversing neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s disease are characterized by the progressive loss of neurons. The resulting…
Mentavi study validates first fully digital diagnostic pathway for adult ADHD
Mentavi Health announced that its landmark, real-world validation study of the Mentavi Diagnostic Evaluation has been published in…
Object recognition shapes spatial awareness in the brain
We take our understanding of where we are for granted, until we lose it. When we get lost…
New feedback mechanism in the brain could open avenues for treating people with sleep disorders
As every bodybuilder knows, a deep, restful sleep boosts levels of growth hormone to build strong muscle and…
Why One Brain Circuit Collapses First in Alzheimer’s
Researchers suspect energy failures in brain “power plants” may explain why memory pathways collapse so early in Alzheimer’s.…
Humans and AI Share Similar Learning Strategies
Summary: Researchers found that humans and AI share a similar interplay between two learning systems: flexible, quick in-context…