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Understanding the role of paraventricular thalamic nucleus in bipolar disorder pathophysiology

Bipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic mental health condition characterized by recurrent episodes of depression and mania.

4 Sep 2025

Long-term benzodiazepine use linked to poor sleep quality in older adults

Long-term use of benzodiazepine and related drugs has been linked to poorer quality sleep in older adults with insomnia.

3 Sep 2025

New neurochemical signature distinguishes Parkinson’s disease from essential tremor

Researchers have identified a neurochemical signature that sets Parkinson's disease apart from essential tremor - two of the most common movement disorders, but each linked to distinct changes in the brain.

2 Sep 2025

Brain pulsations driving glymphatic function differ in narcolepsy patients and healthy individuals

A hormone produced by the brain, orexin, may play a central role in the functioning of the brain’s glymphatic system, which clears waste, according to a new study from the University of Oulu.

1 Sep 2025

New study reveals how child neglect impacts critical brain pathways

When we think of child abuse, physical violence or emotional cruelty often comes to mind first. However, the most common form of maltreatment is actually much quieter: neglect.

29 Aug 2025

Breathwork may mimic psychedelic effects through brain changes

Breathwork while listening to music may induce a blissful state in practitioners, accompanied by changes in blood flow to emotion-processing brain regions, according to a study published August 27, 2025, in the open-access journal PLOS One by Amy Amla Kartar from the Colasanti Lab in the Department of Clinical Neuroscience at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, U.K., and colleagues.

28 Aug 2025

Transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation shows promise for gastrointestinal disorders

Imbalanced autonomic function, characterized by reduced vagal activity and sympathetic dominance, is increasingly recognized in various gastrointestinal (GI) disorders.

27 Aug 2025

New nomogram offers personalized prognosis for brain abscess survival

Despite improvements in medical and surgical management strategies, brain abscess continues to cause disability and mortality in affected individuals.

20 Aug 2025

Discovering the brain’s internal compass through virtual reality

Zhengang Lu and Russell Epstein, from the University of Pennsylvania, led a study to explore how people maintain their sense of direction while navigating naturalistic, virtual reality cities.

18 Aug 2025

FastUKB transforms UK Biobank research with seamless data extraction and analysis

FastUKB is an innovative tool specifically developed to streamline and enhance research workflows utilizing the UK Biobank, effectively addressing key limitations of existing platforms such as the UK Biobank Research Analysis Platform (RAP).

18 Aug 2025

Prenatal exposure to common insecticide linked to brain changes and poor motor skills in children

A new study reports evidence of a link between prenatal exposure to the widely used insecticide chlorpyrifos (CPF) and structural abnormalities in the brain and poorer motor function in New York City children and adolescents.

18 Aug 2025

Pandemic left measurable changes in teen brains, hormones, and immunity

Adolescents assessed after COVID-19 lockdowns showed lower daily cortisol, higher inflammation, and reduced prefrontal cortex activity compared to matched pre-pandemic peers, suggesting widespread stress-related biological changes. These alterations mirror patterns seen after prolonged early-life stress, raising concerns about long-term health risks.

13 Aug 2025

Study identifies a promising new strategy for treating alcohol use disorder

Researchers have identified a promising new strategy for treating alcohol use disorder (AUD). A novel study found that the dopamine-boosting drug tolcapone increases activity in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) during self-control tasks.

13 Aug 2025

Polyphenols and exercise show promise in fighting gliomas

A new review in Food Science & Nutrition highlights how combining dietary polyphenols with structured exercise can enhance brain function, regulate epigenetics, and support glioma management. The authors outline mechanisms, patient-centered strategies, and research gaps for turning this synergy into clinical practice.

12 Aug 2025

Brain cells beat AI in learning speed and efficiency

Researchers have demonstrated that brain cells learn faster and carry out complex networking more effectively than machine learning by comparing how both a Synthetic Biological Intelligence (SBI) system known as 'DishBrain' and state-of-the-art RL (reinforcement learning) algorithms react to certain stimuli.

12 Aug 2025

Special von Economo neurons may hold key to super-sharp memory in 80+ superagers

Researchers at Northwestern University’s SuperAging Program reveal how some people over 80 retain memory performance like those decades younger, linking it to unique brain structures, reduced pathology, and lower inflammation. Their 25-year study highlights genetic, cellular, and social traits that may protect cognitive function.

10 Aug 2025

AXT brings Iconeus functional ultrasound to Australia and New Zealand, advancing brain research

AXT has partnered with Iconeus to distribute cutting-edge functional ultrasound (fUS) systems in Australia and New Zealand, enabling real-time, non-invasive imaging of brain activity and vasculature. The Iconeus One offers high-resolution vascular mapping and advanced neuroimaging capabilities for research.

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Neuroimaging News and Research

Understanding the role of paraventricular thalamic nucleus in bipolar disorder pathophysiology

Long-term benzodiazepine use linked to poor sleep quality in older adults

New neurochemical signature distinguishes Parkinson’s disease from essential tremor

Brain pulsations driving glymphatic function differ in narcolepsy patients and healthy individuals

New study reveals how child neglect impacts critical brain pathways

Breathwork may mimic psychedelic effects through brain changes

Transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation shows promise for gastrointestinal disorders

New nomogram offers personalized prognosis for brain abscess survival

Discovering the brain’s internal compass through virtual reality

FastUKB transforms UK Biobank research with seamless data extraction and analysis

Prenatal exposure to common insecticide linked to brain changes and poor motor skills in children

Pandemic left measurable changes in teen brains, hormones, and immunity

Study identifies a promising new strategy for treating alcohol use disorder

Polyphenols and exercise show promise in fighting gliomas

Brain cells beat AI in learning speed and efficiency

Special von Economo neurons may hold key to super-sharp memory in 80+ superagers

AXT brings Iconeus functional ultrasound to Australia and New Zealand, advancing brain research

Genetic risk for depression linked to muted brain response to wins and losses

Perceived sickness activates real immune responses

Innovative technologies push pediatric MRI beyond diagnostics

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