Potential gene therapy for late-stage Parkinson's side-effects uncovered

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityAntagonism of A2aR and knockdown of GluN2B-NMDARs in iSPNs attenuate LID behaviors. Credit:Neuron(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2026.04.023Northwestern Medicine

Updated on: June 24,2026

Potential gene therapy for late-stage Parkinson's side-effects uncovered

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityAntagonism of A2aR and knockdown of GluN2B-NMDARs in iSPNs attenuate LID behaviors. Credit:Neuron(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2026.04.023Northwestern Medicine

Updated on:June 24,2026

AI decodes epilepsy signals in brain waves before seizures appear

byUniversity of DelawareAustin Brockmeier (left) and Amanda Hernan (right) converse in the north atrium of UD's Health Sciences Complex, where their collaboration began after Brockmeier presented

Updated on: June 24,2026

AI decodes epilepsy signals in brain waves before seizures appear

byUniversity of DelawareAustin Brockmeier (left) and Amanda Hernan (right) converse in the north atrium of UD's Health Sciences Complex, where their collaboration began after Brockmeier presented

Updated on:June 24,2026

Brain 'growth charts' map white matter changes across the human lifespan

byKeck School of Medicine of USCStatistical charts compiled from a large population allow brain abnormalities to be detected in new individuals. Credit: Stevens INIResearchers at the USC Mark and Mary

Updated on: June 28,2026

Brain 'growth charts' map white matter changes across the human lifespan

byKeck School of Medicine of USCStatistical charts compiled from a large population allow brain abnormalities to be detected in new individuals. Credit: Stevens INIResearchers at the USC Mark and Mary

Updated on:June 28,2026

How the brain predicts social interaction before it starts

byHebrew University of JerusalemAn experimental assay enables simultaneous recording of social behavior and large-scale neural activity at cellular resolution.AA schematic of the experimental social a

Updated on: July 02,2026

How the brain predicts social interaction before it starts

byHebrew University of JerusalemAn experimental assay enables simultaneous recording of social behavior and large-scale neural activity at cellular resolution.AA schematic of the experimental social a

Updated on:July 02,2026

How the brain regulates learning on a cellular level: 3D maps reveal synapses reorganizing in real time

bySalk InstituteLong-term potentiation increases presynaptic terminal and mitochondrial volumes while decreasing synaptic vesicle density, as seen in control (left) versus long-term potentiation (righ

Updated on: July 11,2026

How the brain regulates learning on a cellular level: 3D maps reveal synapses reorganizing in real time

bySalk InstituteLong-term potentiation increases presynaptic terminal and mitochondrial volumes while decreasing synaptic vesicle density, as seen in control (left) versus long-term potentiation (righ

Updated on:July 11,2026

Newfound 'switchboard' helps brain form new memories without forgetting older ones

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe brain may reuse some cells to store many different memories without mixing them up with or erasing older memories, a new study in mice suggest

Updated on: July 13,2026

Newfound 'switchboard' helps brain form new memories without forgetting older ones

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe brain may reuse some cells to store many different memories without mixing them up with or erasing older memories, a new study in mice suggest

Updated on:July 13,2026

Neuron 'ground plans' could simplify brain and behavior research

by Matt Davenport,University of MichiganA project led by the University of Michigan could simplify making connections between molecular biology, cellular biology and behavior. This work was rooted in

Updated on: July 15,2026

Neuron 'ground plans' could simplify brain and behavior research

by Matt Davenport,University of MichiganA project led by the University of Michigan could simplify making connections between molecular biology, cellular biology and behavior. This work was rooted in

Updated on:July 15,2026

Living in rural areas associated with worse health for people with epilepsy

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor people with epilepsy, living in counties that are more rural was associated with poorer health outcomes than for people living in m

Updated on: July 18,2026

Living in rural areas associated with worse health for people with epilepsy

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor people with epilepsy, living in counties that are more rural was associated with poorer health outcomes than for people living in m

Updated on:July 18,2026

Favorable lifestyle and health linked to lower dementia risk even in people with a genetic risk factor

byKyushu UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith dementia cases expected to nearly triple worldwide by 2050, researchers are increasingly focused on identifying ways to prevent or delay the d

Updated on: July 20,2026

Favorable lifestyle and health linked to lower dementia risk even in people with a genetic risk factor

byKyushu UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith dementia cases expected to nearly triple worldwide by 2050, researchers are increasingly focused on identifying ways to prevent or delay the d

Updated on:July 20,2026

Air pollution may be harming your brain's 'encyclopedia'

by Lisa Howard,UC DavisDistribution of long-term exposure to fine particulate matter<2.5µm in diameter for 17-year average from 2000 to 2016 across California. Credit:Alzheimer&#3

Updated on: July 21,2026

Air pollution may be harming your brain's 'encyclopedia'

by Lisa Howard,UC DavisDistribution of long-term exposure to fine particulate matter<2.5µm in diameter for 17-year average from 2000 to 2016 across California. Credit:Alzheimer&#3

Updated on:July 21,2026

The brain can unlock true multitasking after intensive training

byGeorgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Yan Krukau from PexelsNew research by Georgetown scientists shows how the brain rewires itself to automate learned tasks. The findings challenge a long-he

Updated on: July 23,2026

The brain can unlock true multitasking after intensive training

byGeorgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Yan Krukau from PexelsNew research by Georgetown scientists shows how the brain rewires itself to automate learned tasks. The findings challenge a long-he

Updated on:July 23,2026

Psychological course could be support for caregivers of people with dementia

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe neglected psychological support needs for caregivers of people with dementia in the UK could soon be addressed with a

Updated on: July 23,2026

Psychological course could be support for caregivers of people with dementia

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe neglected psychological support needs for caregivers of people with dementia in the UK could soon be addressed with a

Updated on:July 23,2026