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What is neuroscience? Neuroscience is the scientific study of nervous systems. Neuroscience can involve research from many branches of science including those involving neurology, brain science, neurobiology, psychology, computer science, artificial intelligence, statistics, prosthetics, neuroimaging, engineering, medicine, physics, mathematics, pharmacology, electrophysiology, biology, robotics and technology.

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·April 8, 2025·5 min read

Natural Compound in Kale May Help Treat ALS and Dementia

A natural antioxidant found in foods like kale and berries, kaempferol, may help protect nerve cells and shows promise as a treatment for ALS and dementia. Researchers found that it improves energy production and eases stress within nerve cells, helping maintain muscle function and slow degeneration.

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·April 8, 2025·6 min read

Low Vitamin K Intake May Accelerate Age-Related Memory Decline

A new study reveals that insufficient vitamin K may harm brain health and memory as we age. In rodent models, a vitamin K-deficient diet led to increased brain inflammation and fewer newly formed neurons in the hippocampus—key factors in learning and memory.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·April 8, 2025·4 min read

Oral Bacteria May Help Detect Autism with 81% Accuracy

A new study has identified a strong link between oral microbiota and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), revealing 11 bacterial species with potential as biomarkers. By analyzing oral samples from children aged 3–6, researchers developed a prediction model that identifies autism with 81% accuracy.

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·April 8, 2025·4 min read

Blood Flow Boosts Brain Stiffness in Key Memory Region

Researchers have discovered that increased blood flow is linked to greater stiffness in the hippocampus, the brain region vital for memory and learning. This is significant because the hippocampus is among the first regions affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 8, 2025·5 min read

Loneliness Triples Risk of Early Death in Middle-Aged Women

A new study has revealed a causal link between chronic loneliness and early mortality in middle-aged women. Researchers analyzed data from over 15 years of the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women’s Health and found that persistent loneliness increased the risk of death threefold.

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·April 8, 2025·6 min read

AI Tool Tracks MS Brain Changes in Seconds

A new AI tool, MindGlide, can rapidly analyze routine brain MRI scans to detect subtle changes caused by multiple sclerosis (MS), such as brain shrinkage and lesions. Traditionally requiring expert interpretation, this process now takes just seconds, allowing more efficient monitoring of disease progression and treatment effects.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience

·April 8, 2025·5 min read

AI and VR System Detects Autism in Kids with Over 85% Accuracy

Researchers have developed a virtual reality and AI-based system that can detect autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in young children with over 85% accuracy—outperforming traditional assessment methods. The system observes children's motor movements and gaze patterns while they engage in tasks within immersive virtual environments, enabling more naturalistic responses than typical lab settings.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·April 8, 2025·5 min read

Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

A new study has found that getting vaccinated against shingles may reduce the risk of developing dementia by 20% over seven years. This conclusion comes from a natural experiment in Wales, where vaccine eligibility was determined by birthdate.

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·April 8, 2025·3 min read

Avatar Appearance Shapes How Our Brain Responds to Virtual Actions

As interactions with artificial intelligence grow more common, understanding how our brains process avatars in virtual spaces is increasingly important. A new study reveals that people respond differently to avatars depending on whether they have human-like or inhuman bodies.

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Featured Neuroscience

·April 8, 2025·6 min read

Wearable Brain Scanner Reveals How Brain Balance Shifts With Age

A groundbreaking study has shown that as children age, excitatory brain activity decreases while inhibitory activity increases, helping shape healthy brain development. Using a wearable quantum brain scanner, researchers measured gamma waves in over 100 individuals aged 2 to 34.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·April 7, 2025·5 min read

Thalamus Identified As a Hub for Memory and Brain Plasticity

A new study reveals that the thalamus, long overshadowed by the cortex and hippocampus, plays a crucial role in shaping and updating brain connections. Researchers observed plasticity in thalamic neurons in response to visual experiences, independent of the cortex—an unexpected finding.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 7, 2025·6 min read

Music Choice Can Harm Productivity

A new study shows that background music in workplaces can harm employee mood, energy, and job performance when it doesn’t match individual needs. This "music misfit" effect leads to mental fatigue, decreased focus, and even counterproductive behaviors. The negative impact is especially pronounced for workers who struggle to ignore background stimuli, known as non-screeners.

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Neuroscience

Natural Compound in Kale May Help Treat ALS and Dementia

Low Vitamin K Intake May Accelerate Age-Related Memory Decline

Oral Bacteria May Help Detect Autism with 81% Accuracy

Blood Flow Boosts Brain Stiffness in Key Memory Region

Loneliness Triples Risk of Early Death in Middle-Aged Women

AI Tool Tracks MS Brain Changes in Seconds

AI and VR System Detects Autism in Kids with Over 85% Accuracy

Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

Avatar Appearance Shapes How Our Brain Responds to Virtual Actions

Wearable Brain Scanner Reveals How Brain Balance Shifts With Age

Thalamus Identified As a Hub for Memory and Brain Plasticity

Music Choice Can Harm Productivity

Hearing Aids Linked to 23% Lower Dementia Risk in Epilepsy

Reading Is the Ultimate Cognitive Enhancer

Dual Brain-Machine Interfaces Unlock Bionic Hand Kinesthesia

Overcoming Endothelial Sorting to Cure Glioblastoma

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