Research finds that nearly one in four Medicare beneficiaries with dementia are prescribed potentially harmful medications linked to falls, confusion, and hospitalization. Despite declines in prescribing rates, high levels of inappropriate prescribing persist among older adults with cognitive impairment.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalJAMA·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 12, 2026
A new study published in Science uncovers how the brain prepares and produces facial gestures through a temporally organized hierarchy of neural codes. The research found that multiple brain regions work in parallel, each contributing different timing-based codes to generate coherent facial gestures.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 8, 2026
Researchers developed a triple-electrode integrated functional electrode for synchronized monitoring of neural signals and dopamine release during sleep-wake transitions. The study highlights the critical role of dopamine in regulating sleep-stage transitions and identifies distinct neuronal populations involved in this process.
SourceResearch·JournalResearch·TypeNews article·DateJan 5, 2026
Researchers discovered that calcium alpha-ketoglutarate restores key memory-related brain functions disrupted in Alzheimer's disease. The molecule enhances synaptic plasticity, protects neurons from degenerative changes, and supports healthier cognitive ageing.
SourceNational University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine·JournalAging Cell·DateDec 28, 2025
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A new study from Texas A&M University reveals that circadian disruptions change the structure of mammary glands, weaken immune defenses, and fuel aggressive breast cancer. Disabling an immune checkpoint molecule called LILRB4 helps restore the immune system's ability to fight back.
A team of researchers has captured the process of synaptic vesicle fusion with neurotransmitters, revealing a direct form of vesicle recruitment that enables neurons to send signals over longer periods. This breakthrough could lead to targeted therapies for synaptic disorders and improve our understanding of brain function.
SourceMax Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 17, 2025
A research team at the University of Göttingen investigated how laughter can be regulated and found that social cues can strongly interfere with these efforts. The results showed that suppression and distraction were effective strategies to hold back laughter, while cognitive reappraisal could reduce how funny the jokes felt.
SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalCommunications Psychology·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 17, 2025
Research reveals cannabis use may promote deep, restorative sleep critical for physical restoration and immune function, but at the cost of reduced emotional regulation and memory integration. Chronic cannabis users experience diminishing benefits as use increases.
SourceCenter for BrainHealth·JournalNeurotherapeutics·TypeObservational study·DateDec 17, 2025
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Scientists at Salk Institute find protein CCN1, secreted by astrocytes, maintains stable neural circuits in adult brains. The discovery could lead to new therapeutics for brain injury and stroke.
Researchers used AI to study covert attention and found emergent properties in artificial neural networks, including new neuron types with response properties never highlighted before. The findings have implications for our understanding of the human brain and its ability to process information.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 15, 2025
Research found that breast cancer flattens corticosterone release in mice, reducing quality of life and increasing mortality. Disruptions to diurnal rhythms have been linked to stress responses like insomnia and anxiety in cancer patients.
SourceCold Spring Harbor Laboratory·JournalNeuron·DateDec 15, 2025
Plants have evolved thermogenic strategies to attract pollinators, including generating heat through cellular respiration. Cycads rely on specialized beetle pollinators and exhibit daily bursts of infrared radiation in the afternoon and early evening, which is sufficient to attract these insects.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateDec 11, 2025
Researchers developed an experimental protocol to monitor brain activity in mouse models, finding that brain activity shifts from inner layers to cortex throughout the day. This discovery could lead to new methods for assessing fatigue and understanding mental health issues.
SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalPLOS Biology·DateDec 8, 2025
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Scientists developed a wireless device that uses light to send information directly to the brain, bypassing natural sensory pathways. The soft device delivers precise patterns of light through the bone to activate neurons across the cortex, allowing mice to learn and interpret meaningful signals.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNature Neuroscience·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 8, 2025
Astrocytic glutamine synthetase plays a key role in regulating glutamate signaling, contributing to nicotine-induced brain changes and locomotor sensitization. A custom-designed peptide inhibits this process, demonstrating the importance of astrocyte communication in nicotine addiction.
SourcePusan National University·JournalActa Pharmaceutica Sinica B·DateDec 4, 2025
Researchers identified five phases of brain structure, each supported by four turning points between birth and death, revealing key developments in cognitive performance, neural efficiency, and regional compartmentalization. The study provides context for understanding why brains develop differently at various stages of life.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 25, 2025
Researchers aim to strengthen and retrain swallowing function in people with early Parkinson's disease using a novel treatment program. The three-year study will test the effectiveness of SwallowFIT on swallowing difficulties, aspiration rates and nutritional status.
SourceThe University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center·DateNov 24, 2025
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Researchers found that a small section of intact corpus callosum is enough to sustain full integration of the two brain halves, contrary to previous assumptions. The discovery has implications for epilepsy surgery and brain injury recovery.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 19, 2025
Researchers discovered that pancreatic tumors form pseudosynapses, exploiting the body's nervous system to drive tumor growth. Calcium waves triggered by glutamate binding promote metastasis and cancer progression.
SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalCancer Cell·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 11, 2025
Researchers found that sleep-deprived individuals experience attentional failures coinciding with a flushing of CSF from the brain. During these lapses, physiological changes occur, including a flux of CSF out and then back in. The study suggests that the brain attempts to compensate for lost cleansing by initiating pulses of CSF flow.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Neuroscience·DateOct 29, 2025
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A new study reveals how prenatal alcohol exposure impairs key brain cells and circuits, leading to cognitive inflexibility and increased risk of compulsive alcohol use. Researchers identified a specific brain cell affected by early alcohol exposure, providing a clear target for developing more effective treatments of FASD.
SourceTexas A&M University·JournalNeuropharmacology·DateOct 28, 2025
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba identified a peptide hormone called Capa that regulates calcium levels in fruit flies. The study found that Capa is secreted by specific neurons and acts on organs similar to vertebrate kidneys to mobilize calcium from stored reserves.
A new study using next-generation imaging technology discovered that when the brain is falling asleep, it shows a coordinated shift in activity. Areas involved in thinking, memory, and daydreaming quiet down and use less energy during NREM sleep.
SourceBrigham and Women's Hospital·JournalNature Communications·TypeObservational study·DateOct 24, 2025
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A study of 80 couples found that child- and marriage-related stressors affect self-regulation, particularly in fathers. Lower heart rate variability was associated with more difficult child behavior, with marital stress amplifying this effect.
SourceConcordia University·JournalInternational Journal of Psychophysiology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 21, 2025
A new virtual reality training task has been developed to help stroke survivors living with visuospatial neglect, a disabling condition affecting attention and awareness of one side of space. The VR task incorporates interactive exercises and audiovisual cues to engage patients and support rehabilitation.
SourceUniversity of Jyväskylä - Jyväskylän yliopisto·TypeCase study·DateOct 20, 2025
Researchers have discovered that deep sleep plays a crucial role in controlling cerebrospinal fluid dynamics, which is essential for clearing waste from the brain. During slow-wave sleep, changes in cerebrospinal fluid signals are time-locked to slow brain waves and other neural events.
SourceRIKEN·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateOct 16, 2025
A new study reveals that astrocytes, a type of glial cell, are responsible for stabilizing memories through repeated engagement. The researchers found that Fos activity in astrocytes only occurs during recall, and that these cells can be activated to produce stable memories.
Scientists at RIKEN Center for Brain Science found that fruit flies use separate circuits to compute pleasant and unpleasant odors, challenging the idea that 'good' is the opposite of 'bad'. The discovery may contribute to a better understanding of human brain's flavor appreciation mechanisms.
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Salk scientists pinpoint gracile nucleus as brain area responsible for differentiating between painful and non-painful touch, with dysfunction leading to chronic pain. Altered neuronal activity in the dorsal column nuclei drives mechanical allodynia, causing the brain to misinterpret innocuous light touch as painful.
Researchers discovered that proprioceptive nerve cells for sensing leg motion are deactivated during active movement in fruit flies. This selective suppression may enable the insect to quickly respond to sudden external events. The study advances basic scientific knowledge of sensory feedback and its application to clinical treatments
SourceUniversity of Washington School of Medicine/UW Medicine·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 18, 2025
A new review from the University of Victoria suggests that psilocybin and 5-MeO-DMT may help treat concussions and traumatic brain injuries by increasing neuroplasticity and reducing inflammation. The compounds have shown promise in treating depression, anxiety, and other conditions in clinical research.
SourceUniversity of Victoria·JournalProgress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry·TypeLiterature review·DateSep 17, 2025
A new clinical trial found that feeding blueberries to infants as their first solid food can reduce allergy symptoms and support long-term health. The study suggests early introduction of blueberries may improve infants' immune systems and gut health.
SourceUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus·JournalNutrients·DateSep 15, 2025
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Research uncovers how glutamate regulates pediatric brain tumor growth, suggesting novel approaches to treating these cancers. Inhibiting glutamate receptors has been shown to reduce human pediatric brain tumor growth in mice.
SourceWashU Medicine·JournalNeuron·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 1, 2025
A study published in JACC Advances suggests that a regular sleep schedule can reduce the risk of clinical events in adults with heart failure. The research found that even moderately irregular sleep doubles the risk of another clinical event within six months.
SourceOregon Health & Science University·JournalJACC Advances·TypeObservational study·DateAug 21, 2025
Despite long-held assumptions, a new study reveals that the brain's somatosensory cortex holds a stable 'body map' even after limb loss. The findings have significant implications for treating phantom limb pain and restoring sensation in prosthetic limbs via brain-computer interfaces.
SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalNature Neuroscience·DateAug 21, 2025
A team of researchers from Okayama University has identified SNAP25 as a key component in the transmission of sour taste signals and the long-term survival of type III taste cells. The study found that mice deficient in SNAP25 had impaired responses to sour-tasting substances, highlighting the importance of this protein in maintaining ...
SourceOkayama University·JournalThe Journal of Physiology·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 19, 2025
Researchers at the Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel discovered that differences in nerve signal speed and distance are actively balanced within the human eye to support a unified visual experience. This mechanism helps align signal arrival times to just a few milliseconds, contributing to synchronization.
SourceInstitute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel·JournalNature Neuroscience·DateAug 13, 2025
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Researchers developed an antibody transport vehicle targeting the transferrin receptor to improve anti-amyloid antibody delivery to the brain. The approach preserves key immune functions while offering a safer strategy for treating Alzheimer's disease, reducing side effects and increasing treatment efficacy.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateAug 7, 2025
Researchers found measurable changes in brain signals responsible for motor control and movement after 12 dynamic cycling sessions. The study suggests long-term exercise programs could have wider restorative effects on the brain signals of Parkinson's Disease patients.
SourceUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center·JournalClinical Neurophysiology·DateJul 30, 2025
The largest neuroscience event will convene in San Diego from November 15-19, featuring over 10,000 presentations on various topics. Registered journalists will gain access to cutting-edge research, expert interviews, and press-only events.
A new UT Arlington study explores how sleep deprivation affects police performance and suggests tailored sleep interventions may help. Officers reported getting seven hours or less of sleep per night due to shift work, job pressure, and emotional fatigue.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·JournalPolicing An International Journal·DateJul 22, 2025
Researchers found that astrocytes maintain optimal levels of GABA to enable neural groups to process visual information efficiently. Knocking out Gat3 in mice impaired neuron coordination and reduced ensemble activity, highlighting the importance of astrocytic regulation.
SourcePicower Institute at MIT·JournaleLife·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 22, 2025
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Researchers analyzed rare intracranial EEG data to identify unique computational methods for refining brain cortex mapping. The study offers new insights into early detection of neurodegenerative and sleep disorders, improving diagnosis and prevention of neurological diseases.
SourceKaunas University of Technology·JournalPhysica·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 17, 2025
The brain segments and organizes events into experiences by placing unique bookmarks on them, allowing us to revisit and learn from our lives. The lateral entorhinal cortex creates a signal that constantly drifts in a pattern never repeating itself, marking the beginning and end of an experience.
SourceNorwegian University of Science and Technology·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 4, 2025
Researchers have successfully controlled a dexterous robotic hand using noninvasive EEG-based Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) for individual finger movements. The study demonstrates real-time brain decoding and motor imagery control, paving the way for potential applications beyond basic communication to intricate motor control.
SourceCollege of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 30, 2025
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The study identifies the brain circuit controlling associations between stimuli and allows for indirect associations. The amygdala plays a crucial role in linking olfactory and taste stimuli.
SourceIMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute)·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 27, 2025
A Waseda University research team developed a method to measure thermal insulation of bedding systems, considering individual body parts. The study found that relying solely on whole-body insulation is not enough and revealed the importance of optimizing sleep environments for better quality.
SourceWaseda University·JournalBuilding and Environment·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 20, 2025
Researchers have identified a specific group of neurons in the brain responsible for suppressing binge drinking behavior. The discovery may lead to new therapeutic targets for treating alcohol dependency and related health challenges.
SourceUMass Chan Medical School·JournalNature Neuroscience·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 10, 2025
Researchers identified reelin as a marker for cocaine-activated medium spiny neurons in the nucleus accumbens, which controls drug-related behavior. Knocking down reelin expression impaired excitability of these neurons and abolished cocaine-induced behavioral changes.
SourceUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 9, 2025
Researchers have discovered that blow flies can detect forces with high sensitivity, not only magnitude but also rate of change, which is crucial for balance and locomotion. The study's findings have promising implications for the design of next-generation walking robots.
SourceMarshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine·JournalJournal of Neurophysiology·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 30, 2025
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A recent study found that caffeine increases brain signal complexity and enhances criticality during sleep, with effects more pronounced in young adults. This can lead to a state where the brain is neither fully awake nor relaxed, potentially interfering with restful recovery.
SourceUniversity of Montreal·JournalCommunications Biology·DateMay 29, 2025
A new wearable device tracks the brain's glymphatic system, a waste-removal and nutrient-delivery system. The study found that this system is active in both deep and REM sleep, as well as when waking up, and accelerates with longer sleep duration.
SourceUniversity of Washington School of Medicine/UW Medicine·JournalNature Biomedical Engineering·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateMay 27, 2025
A systematic review of 10 studies found no evidence that mouth taping helps treat sleep-disordered breathing or obstructive sleep apnea. However, mouth taping may be associated with some improvement in mild obstructive sleep apnea severity in a subset of patients.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS One·TypeSystematic review·DateMay 21, 2025
Researchers discovered Asian elephants have significantly heavier brains, weighing 5,300 grams on average, compared to 4,400 grams in African elephants. Elephant brains grow almost as much as human brains after birth, with a threefold increase in weight by adulthood.
SourceLeibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (IZW)·JournalPNAS Nexus·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 20, 2025
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Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.
Ion channels can 'remember' previous signals, leading to changes in the receiving neuron that last for hours or days. This collective memory can accumulate over time, reducing communication between neurons and contributing to lifelong learning.
SourceLinköping University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 20, 2025
Researchers found that Marfan syndrome increases vulnerability to brain damage from reduced oxygen supply and raises the risk of subsequent neurological disorders. The study highlights the importance of recognizing and managing neurological risks in Marfan patients to prevent complications.
SourceUniversitat Autonoma de Barcelona·JournalRedox Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 15, 2025
A new technique using focused sound waves and microbubbles has shown great promise in treating debilitating brain lesions called cerebral cavernous malformations. The approach has halted the growth of lesions almost entirely, offering a potential paradigm shift in treatment.
SourceUniversity of Virginia Health System·JournalNature Biomedical Engineering·DateMay 15, 2025
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Researchers have identified the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) as the basis of emotional inference in animals and humans. In a study published in Nature, Xiaowei Gu and Joshua Johansen found that rats can learn inferred emotions by associating a neutral stimulus with an unpleasant experience.
A study at Emory University revealed that five-year-olds have the brain system that supports map-based navigation, challenging the assumption that this cognitive ability develops until age 12. Children can recognize landmarks and navigate through a virtual town with remarkable accuracy.
SourceEmory University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 5, 2025
Researchers developed a live brainstem imaging method to study the nucleus tractus solitarii's role in emotion regulation and body-brain interactions. The D-PSCAN technique enabled high-resolution visualization of NTS neural activity in response to vagus nerve stimulation and gut hormone cholecystokinin, shedding light on potential the...
SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalCell Reports Methods·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 2, 2025