Neuroimaging

Researchers using advanced MRI have observed that experienced meditators can alter fluid circulation in their brains. The findings indicate that mindfulness might provide a non-invasive way to support the brain's waste removal system.

Researchers have found that individuals with no lingering COVID-19 symptoms still exhibit distinct changes in brain tissue integrity and neurochemistry compared to those who were never infected.

A new fMRI study finds that people with excessive smartphone habits show increased activity in brain regions associated with social pain when excluded. This suggests hypersensitivity to rejection may drive compulsive connectivity.

Mapping the neural connections of thousands of individuals, researchers found that the brain undergoes non-linear structural changes. The study identifies age 32 as a pivotal moment, marking the end of a prolonged phase of network integration.

A new race is on to build computers using human brain tissue. Fuelled by venture capital and biotech advances, startups are blurring the line between biology and machines.

Treatments for autoimmune disorders might offer hope for methamphetamine addiction. Research published in Science Signaling indicates that blocking a specific immune protein dampens the drug's effect on the brain's reward centers.

A new study reveals that spontaneous calcium fluctuations in astrocytes are essential for memory consolidation. This finding challenges the neuron-centric view of the brain, suggesting that cellular unpredictability plays a vital role in stabilizing neural circuits.

A new study finds that a signaling pathway is hyperactive in female brains with Alzheimer's, halting the production of new neurons. Blocking this pathway successfully restored regeneration in mice.

Scientists have identified the specific mechanism by which the insecticide chlorpyrifos kills brain cells. The findings suggest the chemical prevents neurons from clearing out damaged proteins, causing them to die.

Traditional entrepreneurship education shows limited efficacy in boosting venture creation. A proposed "brain-driven" framework utilizes neuroscience tools, including EEG and cognitive training, to objectively measure and enhance the neural mechanisms underlying entrepreneurial success.

New research reveals that support cells donate mitochondria to sensory neurons through tiny tubes. Restoring this energy supply chain in mice reversed the nerve damage and pain associated with diabetes and chemotherapy.

A new study suggests that training the brain to recall positive memories can lower daytime cortisol levels. The findings indicate that modifying memory bias may offer a way to build physiological resilience against stress.

New research indicates that the aging brain’s emotional memory center is uniquely vulnerable to processed foods. Regardless of macronutrient makeup, refined diets caused mitochondrial dysfunction and memory loss in older rats within days.

Strokes remain a leading cause of disability because the brain cannot easily heal itself. However, breakthrough research combining genetic engineering and stem cell therapy is finally offering a way to repair damaged neural circuits.

New imaging research reveals that early neglect causes widespread hyperactivity in the adult brain. The findings suggest childhood trauma fundamentally reorganizes how neural networks process and recover from threats.