neuroscience

Variants in the DHDDS gene cause a severe neurodegenerative condition, characterized by tremors, seizures, coordination and learning difficulties, usually manifesting in early childhood. This Parkinson's-like condition is extremely rare, and until recently, parents were told that there was nothing that could be done to slow down its progression.

Monash University researchers have found in laboratory experiments that a drug which delivers copper to the brain significantly reduces toxic Alzheimer's proteins and improves long-term spatial memory.

Researchers developed FEDE, a high-fidelity digital brain twin pipeline that combines MRI-derived anatomy with biophysical modeling to reconstruct brain structure and simulate EEG activity. In a single toddler with autism spectrum disorder, the model closely reproduced recorded brain activity and suggested possible patient-specific alterations in neural noise and excitatory-inhibitory balance.

Scientific Reports, Published online: 15 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-45439-8 Scalable CT-based prognostic modeling of dementia conversion in mild cognitive impairment

A new longitudinal study reveals that specific brain wave patterns emerging around age nine can reliably predict whether a child will develop anxiety or depression during their teenage years, opening the door for proactive mental health interventions.

Hi everyone, I've been hacking on a local personal memory system called Hillock . Honestly, it's very much a work in progress and it isn't some flawless breakthrough, but I wanted to see if we could build a lightweight, completely offline memory layer for local LLMs without the overhead of running a heavy neural vector database or wasting precious VRAM. The project is named after the biological A…

Researchers have discovered that damage to specific communication pathways in the brain makes it harder to suppress unwanted traumatic memories, leading to intense, "here-and-now" flashbacks for people with PTSD.

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Autism is a complex condition that can affect different people in very different ways. While...

From childhood to old age, studies are uncovering surprising links between vitamin D and mental health and cognition.

Scientists have created the first complete brain-to-body wiring map of a fruit fly, revealing that complex behavior may arise from distributed neural teamwork rather than a central controller. A large international research team led by labs at Harvard Medical School and Princeton University has reached a major neuroscience milestone: a complete wiring diagram of every [...]

Scientists discovered that the brain begins preparing for social connection before we even make the first move. Why do we decide to approach other people? According to new research, the answer may start unfolding in the brain several seconds before any movement takes place. A team of scientists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has [...]

Experts in Heidelberg have developed an AI system that can classify brain tumors with unprecedented accuracy using standard microscopic tissue sections.

Glucosamine is a popular arthritis remedy, but it may be dangerous for those with early memory loss. New research indicates this sugar molecule disrupts brain chemistry, accelerating both Alzheimer's disease progression and mortality rates.

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Neuroscientists are discovering that spending time with others may be a basic biological necessity, like need for food or water.

Scientific Reports, Published online: 14 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-53279-9 Depression detection from multimodalities based on LeNet with hunter-geese optimization

A study by UNIGE, in collaboration with ETH Zurich, has significantly improved the accuracy of a noninvasive brain stimulation technique, paving the way for its use in the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Brain stimulation techniques can correct abnormal activity in the neural circuits involved in conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and depression. However, […]