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

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

Experimental microneedle painkiller patch for pigs shows proof of concept

by John Lovett,University of ArkansasJeremy Powell, veterinarian and professor of animal science, works with Robin Cheek, a Ph.D. student in the department of animal science, on applying an experiment

Updated on: February 07,2026

Experimental microneedle painkiller patch for pigs shows proof of concept

by John Lovett,University of ArkansasJeremy Powell, veterinarian and professor of animal science, works with Robin Cheek, a Ph.D. student in the department of animal science, on applying an experiment

Updated on:February 07,2026

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

Deep-brain recording reveals how a crucial relay station shapes human visual signals

byNetherlands Institute for NeuroscienceTuning properties of LGN neurons in Patient #2. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-65383-xResearchers at the Netherlands Institute for

Updated on: February 02,2026

Deep-brain recording reveals how a crucial relay station shapes human visual signals

byNetherlands Institute for NeuroscienceTuning properties of LGN neurons in Patient #2. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-65383-xResearchers at the Netherlands Institute for

Updated on:February 02,2026

Traumatic brain injuries in older adults linked to increased risk of dementia

byCanadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTraumatic brain injuries (TBI) in older adults are associated with new cases of dementia, use of home care services, and admissio

Updated on: February 05,2026

Traumatic brain injuries in older adults linked to increased risk of dementia

byCanadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTraumatic brain injuries (TBI) in older adults are associated with new cases of dementia, use of home care services, and admissio

Updated on:February 05,2026

A newly discovered neural pathway links emotional stimuli to wakefulness

byUniversity of TsukubaOptogenetic activation of glutamatergic DpMe neurons induces rapid transitions from NREM sleep to wakefulness. Credit:The Journal of Neuroscience(2025). DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.1

Updated on: January 22,2026

A newly discovered neural pathway links emotional stimuli to wakefulness

byUniversity of TsukubaOptogenetic activation of glutamatergic DpMe neurons induces rapid transitions from NREM sleep to wakefulness. Credit:The Journal of Neuroscience(2025). DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.1

Updated on:January 22,2026

AI helps explain how covert attention works and uncovers new neuron types

by Sonia Fernandez,University of California - Santa BarbaraShifting focus on a visual scene without moving our eyes—think driving, or reading a room for the reaction to your joke—is a behavior known a

Updated on: January 23,2026

AI helps explain how covert attention works and uncovers new neuron types

by Sonia Fernandez,University of California - Santa BarbaraShifting focus on a visual scene without moving our eyes—think driving, or reading a room for the reaction to your joke—is a behavior known a

Updated on:January 23,2026

Brain Care Score can predict risk of stroke across racial groups, study finds

byMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Mass General Brigham found the Brain Care Score (BCS) is a strong predictor of stroke across different racial groups in the U.S.

Updated on: January 27,2026

Brain Care Score can predict risk of stroke across racial groups, study finds

byMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Mass General Brigham found the Brain Care Score (BCS) is a strong predictor of stroke across different racial groups in the U.S.

Updated on:January 27,2026

Study establishes practical definition for rapidly progressive dementia

by Lynda De Widt,Mayo ClinicA new multicenter study led by Mayo Clinic researchers has established a practical, evidence-based definition of rapidly progressive dementia (RPD), a rare but devastating

Updated on: February 04,2026

Study establishes practical definition for rapidly progressive dementia

by Lynda De Widt,Mayo ClinicA new multicenter study led by Mayo Clinic researchers has established a practical, evidence-based definition of rapidly progressive dementia (RPD), a rare but devastating

Updated on:February 04,2026

Cannabis use in chronic pain linked to more deep sleep but less REM sleep

by Center for BrainHealthCredit: Ron Lach from PexelsThe most frequently reported reasons for medicinal cannabis use are for pain relief and improvements in sleep. Although cannabis is believed to hav

Updated on: January 29,2026

Cannabis use in chronic pain linked to more deep sleep but less REM sleep

by Center for BrainHealthCredit: Ron Lach from PexelsThe most frequently reported reasons for medicinal cannabis use are for pain relief and improvements in sleep. Although cannabis is believed to hav

Updated on:January 29,2026

Astrocytes found to aid spinal cord repair by signaling immune response

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCedars-Sinai investigators have discovered a healing mechanism that could one day be harnessed to help treat patients with spinal cord inj

Updated on: January 24,2026

Astrocytes found to aid spinal cord repair by signaling immune response

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCedars-Sinai investigators have discovered a healing mechanism that could one day be harnessed to help treat patients with spinal cord inj

Updated on:January 24,2026