Scientists Discover Your Brain Starts Acting Asleep When You’re Sleep-Deprived—even While You’re Awake
New research shows sleep deprivation can push the awake brain into a sleep-like state, disrupting attention and brain fluid flow.
Neuroscience
Researchers Discover AI Language Models Are Mirroring the Human Brain’s Understanding of Speech
New research shows AI language models mirror how the human brain builds meaning over time while listening to natural speech.
Scientists Discover “Master Regulator” That Could Help Reverse Brain Aging at Its Source
Scientists identify a "master regulator" that may reset Brain Aging by controlling tau and gene expression in neurons.
A New Brain-Stimulation Tool Could Help Scientists Trace the Origins of Consciousness
Although researchers can monitor brain activity associated with perception, pain, and awareness, it remains unclear which neural pathways are tied to the origins of consciousness.
Novel Compound Activates Key Psychedelic Receptor Without Behavioral Effects
Laboratory tests of a novel serotonin-binding compound have revealed an unexpected disconnect between receptor activation and behavior, raising new questions about how psychedelic effects emerge in the brain.
Scientists Discover How the Brain Plans Facial Expressions Before We Make Them
Facial expressions may appear spontaneous, but new research shows the brain begins preparing them long before the face actually moves.
Neuralink Set to Launch ‘High-Volume’ Brain Implant Production as Competitors Weigh In
Elon Musk’s company Neuralink has announced plans to expand its brain-computer interface (BCI) chip, The Link, to “high-volume” production this year.
Gut Microbes May Have Helped Power the Evolution of Big Brains, New Study Suggests
Gut Microbes may have helped fuel the evolution of large human brains, shaping brain metabolism and gene activity, new research suggests.
Some Brains ‘Switch Gears’ More Efficiently Than Others—New Research Reveals Why
The brain’s ability to switch between fast and slow processes depends on communication between regions, new research reveals.
CRISPR Study Identifies New Neurodevelopmental Disorder by Mapping Hundreds of Genes Related to Brain Development
A genome-wide CRISPR study maps 331 genes essential for early brain development, identifying PEDS1 as a new neurodevelopmental disorder gene.
Simply Viewing Art Can Improve Mental Well-Being, Major Psychological Review Finds
Simply looking at visual art can measurably improve mental well-being, according to a new international review of psychological research.
Engineered Rabies Virus Reveals How Psilocybin Reshapes Neural Pathways
New research reveals how psilocybin reshapes connections across the brain, helping explain how it can ease depression symptoms for weeks or even months.
University of Virginia Researchers Identify Support Gaps for People Recovering from Near-Death Experiences
Recent research from the University of Virginia offers insights into how to support individuals who report having near-death experiences.
Your Brain Rewrites Your Memories Each Time You Recall Them, New Study Finds
A recent neuroscience review questions the long-held belief that memories are unchanging records of past events.
New DMT Study Reveals How the Brain Loses Its Sense of Self Under the Psychedelic Compound’s Influence
A new neuroscience study reports that the psychedelic compound DMT disrupts a key brain rhythm linked to self-awareness.
New Study Claims “Universal Consciousness” Existed Before the Big Bang—and Still Shapes Our Reality
A new theory proposes "universal consciousness" as a fundamental field shaping space, time, matter, and the emergence of awareness.
One in Two Americans May Be Living with a Neurological Disorder, New Study Finds
More than half of Americans, roughly 54% of the population, are living with a neurological disease or disorder, according findings detailed in a new study.
“There’s an Operating System that Exists, that Emerges in a Primordial State”: New Research Reveals Our Brain’s “Preset” Conditions
New models show that our brains are "pre-wired," and that electrical activity begins even before any external experiences occur.
Researchers Trace How a Psychedelic Compound Alters Brain Circuits Tied to Addiction
Scientists have identified a neural mechanism that could explain how a psychedelic compound reduces alcohol intake.
Microsoft and INBRAIN Neuroelectronics Partner to Advance AI-Driven Brain-Computer Interface Therapeutics
Spanish brain-computer interface (BCI) company INBRAIN Neuroelectronics has announced its collaboration with Microsoft to explore AI applications for real-time brain-computer interface therapeutics.
The Brain’s Hidden Radar: How Theta Waves Sweep the Mind to Spot the Unexpected
Brainwaves scan the cerebral cortex like a radar system to bring attention to visual anomalies, according to new MIT research.
Scientists Build Artificial Neurons from Bacteria That Communicate Like Real Brain Cells
UMass scientists create low-voltage artificial neurons from bacteria that communicate with living cells like real brain cells.
‘Cyberdelics’ Enable Researchers to Produce Mind-Altering VR Hallucinations that Mimic the Effects of Psychedelic Drugs
Scientists have found that immersive virtual reality may offer a way to replicate some of the psychological benefits associated with psychedelic substances, but without the use of any drugs.
Neuralink Captures Wall Street’s Eye, Sparks Debate Over Brain Interfaces and Future “Neuro Elite”
A new report examines how Wall Street is turning its attention toward deep tech and bioscience, specifically BCI companies like Elon Musk's Neuralink.
Forget the Sixth Sense: New Study Says the Human Brain May Be Wired for Seven Senses
New research suggests the human brain’s memory and learning peak at seven senses—the optimal number for cognition.
Neuralink Submits First Human Clinical Data for Peer Review, Marking Milestone in Brain-Computer Interface Research
Neuralink has moved to validate its controversial brain-implant technology in the scientific arena by submitting its first study for peer review and publication.
Holographic Ultrasound Breakthrough Enables Scientists to Unlock a New Frontier in Brain Stimulation Research
An international team of researchers has developed a novel method of repurposing ultrasound technologies to manipulate neural activity.
MIT-Linked Startup Unveils ‘Near-Telepathic’ Wearable Device for Silent Communication
AlterEgo, a new MIT-affiliated startup, is unveiling a device that reportedly allows users to communicate silently at the speed of thought.
International Alliance: Spain’s INBRAIN Partners with Mayo Clinic to Push BCI Boundaries
INBRAIN Neuroelectronics has partnered with Mayo Clinic to advance graphene-based brain-computer interface therapies, expanding into the U.S. while navigating differing European and FDA regulatory pathways.
Ancient Breathwork Meets Modern Neuroscience, Offering Psychedelic Therapy Without Substances, Study Finds
New peer-reviewed research reveals how breathwork may contribute to inducing altered states of consciousness with potential therapeutic benefits.
Inside the BCI Race: How a Global Push to Bridge Minds and Machines Reveals Competing Paths Toward BCI Integration
The rapidly expanding brain-computer interface (BCI) field is not only driving cutting-edge neuroscience but also fueling a competitive race for market dominance.
Brain-Computer Interface Breakthrough Successfully Decodes Silent “Inner Speech,” Study Says
Researchers have decoded a person’s “inner speech,” offering new hope for restoring communication to individuals with severe paralysis.
Altman’s Merge Labs Joins the High-Stakes Race to Merge Human Minds with Machines
Sam Altman’s Merge Labs has entered the race to rival companies like Neuralink in the development of brain-computer interfaces.
New Research Probes Link Between Claims of Past Life Memories, Trauma, and Spiritual Beliefs
New research is exploring potential links between claims of past life memories, trauma, and spiritual beliefs.
China’s Brain-Inspired “Darwin Monkey” AI Breakthrough Simulates Primate-Level Intelligence
Chinese researchers have revealed a new neuromorphic computer modeled on a monkey’s brain, named “Darwin Monkey.”
Synchron Unveils World’s First “Thought-Driven Control” of an Apple iPad in New Brain-Computer Interface Milestone
Synchron has revealed the world’s first public demonstration of an iPad controlled purely by thought.
She Lost Movement at 16. Neuralink Just Helped Her Write Again—Using Her Mind
Audrey Crews, the first female recipient of a Neuralink implant, has written her name for the first time after two decades of paralysis.
“A Transformative Leap in Brain Imaging”: Innovative MRI System May Produce First Full Brain Connection Map
A new brain imaging system, Connectome 2.0, is far outperforming traditional MRIs in imaging microscopic brain structure disruptions.
Global BCI Race Heats Up as China Unveils New Policies to Accelerate Brain-Tech in Healthcare
China has unveiled new policies to accelerate the development and adoption of brain-computer interface technology for medical purposes.
“Can They Really Do That?” Discovery of New Light-Sensitive “Cryorhodopsin” Proteins Could Revolutionize Neuroscience
A protein called cryorhodopsin, a molecule found in the coldest environments on Earth, may hold the key to manipulating human brain activity.
Virtual Reality Emerges as a Tool for Faster, More Effective Mental Health Treatment
New research suggests virtual reality may help people with psychosis—and may even work faster than traditional cognitive behavioural therapy.
Do Certain Songs Help You ‘Time Travel’? A New Study on the Link Between Music and Memory Could Explain Why
A study from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, has uncovered an intriguing clue regarding the link between music and memory.
Neuralink Hits 7 Users as Global Brain Implant Count Remains Under 100
Elon Musk’s Neuralink company has officially implanted its N1 brain-computer interfaces in seven individuals.
Noland Arbaugh, Neuralink’s First Brain Interface Recipient, Reflects on Neurotechnology, Ethics, and Identity
In an exclusive interview, Noland Arbaugh discusses becoming the first person to receive Neuralink's brain-computer interface, The Link.
Beauty at the Brain-Skin Boundary: How Neurocosmetics and Technology Are Transforming Self-Perception
New research is looking at neurocosmetics, an emerging scientific frontier "at the intersection of neuroscience, dermatology, and psychodermatology."
Neuralink’s Blindsight BCI Targets Blindness, as Musk Teases “Superpower Situation”
Elon Musk says Neuralink will begin human trials focused on the first vision implants with its Blindsight technology within the next year.
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