China Advances in BCI Race with 50+ Human Implants, Real-Time Chinese Speech Decoding
A global race to develop a competitive brain-computer interface is heating up between the United States and China.
Neuroscience
Study Challenges Long-Held View That Habits Cause Compulsive Behavior
In a recent study published in Neuropsychopharmacology, researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) found that inflammation in a key decision-making region of the brain led to more deliberate behavior, rather than more compulsive actions.
Brain Imaging Reveals How Psychedelics Blend Memory With Perception
In a recent study published in Communications Biology, researchers from Hong Kong, Singapore, and Germany used high-resolution brain imaging to show that psychedelics may redirect visual processing toward memory-related regions.
As States Legalize Psilocybin, NIH Moves to Study the Real-World Impact
For the first time, federal researchers will study what happens when people access psychedelic treatment outside tightly controlled clinical trials.
How Words Shape Consciousness: New Research Reveals the Deep Link Between Language and Awareness
Recent research from the University of Liège is offering new insight into that question, suggesting a deeper relationship between language and awareness than previously understood.
Neuralink Reaches 21 Patients as Elon Musk Continues Push for High-Volume Brain Chip Production
Neuralink has enrolled 21 patients in human trials of its brain-computer interface, ‘The Link,’ enabling users to control devices with their minds.
Neuroscientists Re-Examining a Classic Model Now Say Humans May Have As Many As 33 Senses
Neuroscientists and philosophers are re-examining Aristotle’s model of the five senses by investigating how the brain processes sensory information.
Did Princeton Scientists Just Break the Stock Market? Brain-Inspired Photonic Technology Can Literally Make Trades at the Speed of Light
Researchers from Princeton University have successfully demonstrated a photonic neuromorphic computing architecture capable of performing high-frequency trading tasks at the speed of light, offering a theoretical competitive advantage in the stock market.
Exercise and Food Restriction Shape Psilocybin’s Effects, New Study Finds
A new study from Monash University, published in Genomic Press Psychedelics, found that psilocybin changes social behavior and immune signaling in female mice.
Did Scientists Just Achieve “Inception”? Experiments Show “Dream Engineering” May Be a Reality
Experiments involving playing music during sleep have revealed a type of dream engineering that doubled subjects' problem-solving abilities.
Pairing THC With an Anti-Inflammatory Reduced Alzheimer’s Pathology in Mice
Scientists say combining a low-dose of THC with a common anti-inflammatory drug improved cognition and reduced Alzheimer’s-related brain changes in mice.
Clinicians Push Back on Common Myths About Dissociation
A new clinical handbook, Working with Dissociation in Clinical Practice, by Helena Crockford, Melanie Goodwin, and Paul Langthorne, explains that dissociation is more than a brief loss of focus or a rare mental health condition.
“The Distinction Didn’t Exist”: Memory Types Don’t Operate as Neuroscientists Have Long Assumed
New UK research challenges some scientists' fundamental assumptions about how memory works, relying on the entire brain.
“There Could be a Mushroom Out There Causing Fairytale-Like Visions”: People Eating These Mushrooms Claim to Have the Same Hallucinations
Science is searching for the chemical compound in these Chinese mushrooms that can cause identical hallucinations of little people everywhere
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.
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.