Brain Health
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4 Emerging Neurotechnologies for Brain Health & Resilience
Despite a surge in innovation, nearly 80% of emerging neurotechnologies for brain health and resilience remain years away from FDA approval, most still in early developmental stages.
What are the cellular and molecular mechanisms driving Alzheimer's neurodegeneration?
Almost 40% of patients with clinically diagnosed mild cognitive impairment (MCI) progress to Alzheimer's dementia over an average of 18 months, according to role of amyloid-β and tau proteins in alzhe
How Does Your Brain Rewire Itself for Learning and Recovery?
Dendritic adaptation, the physical rewiring of brain cells, was pinpointed within just 10 seconds of focused training in neuronal cultures, specifically using a 5 Hz training frequency, according to N
7 Neurotechnologies for Mental Health Treatment in 2026
The number of clinical trials for vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) alone has grown exponentially since 2015, with 86% of these non-invasive trials reporting symptom improvements.
Heat Waves Impair Cognitive Function, New Study Finds
Firefighters, trained for extreme conditions, struggled to focus and control their attention after just 15 minutes of intense heat exposure, MIT Technology Review reports.
How Does Your Brain Adapt and Change Throughout Life?
A second pregnancy can lead to widespread volumetric decreases in gray matter across the brain, with a median percentage decrease of 2.
Autoantibodies Found Targeting Brain in Long COVID Patients
Transferring antibodies from Long COVID patients into healthy mice caused them to develop increased pain sensitivity, fatigue, impaired balance, and damage to small nerve fibers.