New research challenges traditional view of the human brain as a single organ

22 September 2026

For centuries, scientists have viewed the brain as a single, unified organ. But new Stanford Medicine-led research suggests that the human brain develops from two…

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Alzheimer’s Risk Factor May Behave Differently in Hispanic Older Adults, USC Study Finds

29 July 2026

Researchers at the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have found that…

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Spatial Path Integration in Virtual Reality for Neurodegenerative Disease Prediction

13 June 2026

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is known to begin many years before clinical symptoms become obvious, with subtle brain changes occurring long before noticeable memory loss or…

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Healthy Living May Help Offset Genetic Risk for Dementia

11 June 2026

With dementia cases projected to nearly triple worldwide by 2050, researchers are increasingly seeking ways to prevent or delay the disease. While genetics play a…

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The Tiny Cellular Framework Behind Brain Development

15 May 2026

A tiny and largely overlooked structure inside human cells may hold important clues to how the brain develops, potentially opening new pathways for understanding developmental…

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Breakthrough study finds strong genetic risk factor for rare dementia

6 April 2026

Researchers at the VIB and University of Antwerp have identified a major genetic risk factor for a rare form of frontotemporal dementia, marking an important…

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New evidence connects brain immune cells to Alzheimer’s plaque growth

4 April 2026

A new study led by researchers from VIB and KU Leuven reveals that immune cells in the brain known as microglia may actively promote the…

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Why Grip Strength Matters as We Grow Older

1 February 2026

New research has highlighted a little-known structure deep within the brain that may be essential for maintaining physical strength as people grow older. Scientists suggest…

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What your brain does to keep you sharp as you age

26 October 2025

Do you naturally see the best in people, or are you quick to notice signs of frustration or anger? According to new research from the…

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Echoes of Emotion: How Musical Experience Influences Memory

31 August 2025

Listening to music while engaging in an activity often makes the experience more enjoyable. Yet new research from UCLA neuroscientists suggests that listening to music…

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Klotho: The Age-Defying Protein for Health and Longevity

18 May 2025

An international study led by the Institut de Neurociències at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (INc-UAB) has provided compelling evidence that increasing levels of the…

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Diabetes Disrupts the Brain’s Memory and Reward Systems, Study Finds

20 April 2025

Groundbreaking research from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has unveiled new insights into how Type 2 diabetes may disrupt brain function in ways…

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