AI Decodes Brain Signals in Real Time
Researchers demonstrate a non-invasive system that uses AI to translate neural activity into text with over 80% accuracy — a major leap for patients who cannot speak.
New Map of the Human Connectome
Scientists release the most detailed map of human brain connections ever created — over 200 trillion synapses visualised using electron microscopy and machine learning.
Stroke Recovery Accelerated by Light Therapy
A clinical trial shows that targeted near-infrared light therapy applied to the skull significantly speeds up motor recovery after ischaemic stroke — with no adverse effects.
Sleep Clears Alzheimer's Proteins Nightly
New research confirms that the brain's glymphatic system — active primarily during deep sleep — flushes amyloid-beta and tau proteins that accumulate in Alzheimer's disease.
Exercise Grows New Neurons at Any Age
A landmark study in adults over 70 confirms that aerobic exercise triggers neurogenesis in the hippocampus, improving memory scores by up to 23% after 12 weeks.
Teen Brain Uniquely Vulnerable to Stress
Research shows the adolescent prefrontal cortex is still forming key inhibitory circuits until age 25, making teenagers neurologically more susceptible to chronic stress and anxiety.
Meditation Thickens the Prefrontal Cortex
Long-term meditators show measurably greater cortical thickness in regions governing attention and emotional regulation — supporting mindfulness as a genuine neurological intervention.
New Neurotransmitter Linked to Focus
Researchers identify a previously unstudied neuromodulator active in the thalamus that appears to gate attention — opening a potential new target for ADHD and concentration disorders.
REM Sleep Consolidates Emotional Memory
Scientists using high-density EEG show that REM sleep selectively replays emotionally significant events, helping the brain reduce their distress while preserving the factual memory.