Neuroscience For Kids

neuroscience in the news

What's going on in the world of neuroscience? What's new? What's happening? With fascinating stories that focus on brain research, this page will keep you informed about the breaking discoveries and events in neuroscience.

Plant chloroplasts promise potential therapy for Huntington's disease, University of Cologne, ScienceDaily, October 2, 2023.
Researchers find a cause of Parkinson's disease, University of Copenhagen - The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, ScienceDaily, October 2, 2023.
Brain biometrics help identify sports concussions, University of South Australia, ScienceDaily, October 2, 2023.
Increased deep sleep benefits your heart, ETH Zurich, ScienceDaily, October 5, 2023.
Soccer goalies process the world differently, muti-sensory integration tests show, Cell Press, ScienceDaily, October 9, 2023.
New study reveals role of hippocampus in two functions of memory, Cornell University, ScienceDaily, October 23, 2023.
Number of dementia cases could be 42% higher than previously estimated by 2040, University College London, ScienceDaily, October 26, 2023.
Strawberry consumption may reduce dementia risk for middle-aged individuals, University of Cincinnati, ScienceDaily, November 1, 2023.
Brain implant may enable communication from thoughts alone, Duke University, ScienceDaily, November 6, 2023.
Adding brain games during tai chi can help keep the mind sharp, NPR, November 6, 2023.
Liquid biopsies and AI give insight into eye health and aging, NIH Research Matters, November 7, 2023.
PET scans may predict Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia in at-risk individuals, NIH News Releases, November 7, 2023.
The rise of brain-reading technology: what you need to know, Nature, November 8, 2023.
For epilepsy, yoga may be good for your mind, American Academy of Neurology, ScienceDaily, November 8, 2023.
Study shows link between mental and physical health, Anglia Ruskin University, ScienceDaily, November 9, 2023.
Study finds melatonin use soaring among youth, University of Colorado at Boulder, ScienceDaily, November 13, 2023.
How climate change could be affecting your brain, University of Exeter, ScienceDaily, November 13, 2023.
This wireless, handheld, non-invasive device detects Alzheimer's and Parkinson's biomarkers, University of California-San Diego, ScienceDaily, November 13, 2023.
Blinking on a quiz show offers clues to human response under stress, University of Arizona, ScienceDaily, November 16, 2023.
Smaller hippocampus linked to cognitive decline, American Academy of Neurology, ScienceDaily, November 16, 2023.
Poor work performance among Japanese employees strongly associated with insufficient sleep, University of Tsukuba, ScienceDaily, November 20, 2023.
Early risers and night owls: A neuroscientist explains who is happiest, Science Focus, November 20, 2023.
Coffee grounds may hold key to preventing neurodegenerative diseases, University of Texas at El Paso, ScienceDaily, November 21, 2023.
Your eyes talk to your ears. Scientists know what they're saying, Duke University, ScienceDaily, November 22, 2023.