NeuropsychologyJun 2, 2026
Early Alzheimer's signs 'often' include two changes — not memory loss
In the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease – the most common form of dementia – there are additional symptoms to look out ...
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NeuropsychologyJun 1, 2026
Dr. Jennifer M. Gillette, Neuropsychologist
I have over 20 years of experience assessing a wide variety of medical, neurologic, and psychiatric diagnoses, including but not ...
NeuropsychologyMay 31, 2026
Scientists found the hidden switch fueling alzheimer’s brain inflammation
Scientists at Scripps Research have uncovered a molecular “switch” that appears to fuel the damaging brain inflammation seen in Alzheimer’s disease. They found that a protein called STING becomes chemically altered in a…
NeuropsychologyMay 27, 2026
Researchers just mapped the brain circuit behind why exercise sharpens memory — spotting the signal that travels from worked muscles straight into aging brains
When an aging mouse with Alzheimer’s-like symptoms suddenly starts acing memory tests it had been failing for weeks, something ...
NeuropsychologyMay 25, 2026
What Is a Neuropsychologist?
If you've been referred to a neuropsychologist, you may have wondered, "What is neuropsychology?" The word gives us part of what ...
NeuropsychologyMay 24, 2026
Knockout in zebrafish suggests a role of BDNF in behavioural and cognitive plasticity
An adaptive mechanism observed in virtually all living animals is the phenotypic plasticity, a phenomenon by which different phenotypes can develop from the same genotype depending on the environment experienced…
NeuropsychologyMay 17, 2026
Scientists reversed memory loss by recharging the brain's tiny engines: Study
Washington DC: Researchers have shown for the first time that malfunctioning mitochondria, the cell's energy generators, may ...
NeuropsychologyMay 16, 2026
The real reason exercise makes you stronger isn’t what you think
Exercise may be training your brain just as much as your body. Researchers discovered that certain brain cells stay highly active even after a workout ends, and those lingering signals appear to help the body build…
NeuropsychologyMay 15, 2026
A geriatrician warns this silent emotion triggers Alzheimer's: 'It's as risky as diabetes'
Chronic loneliness has become one of the most pressing issues of our time, with a profound impact on not only our emotional ...
NeuropsychologyMay 12, 2026
Researchers map the brain histamine system to understand mental health
New research, from King's College London and the University of Porto, has mapped the histamine system in the brain. Histamine, a ...
NeuropsychologyMay 12, 2026
Ventromedial hypothalamus IL-6 signaling mediates the excessive aggressive behavior induced by late-gestational sleep deprivation in male mice
Aggressive behavior is an evolutionarily conserved trait that supports resource acquisition and survival; however, excessive or dysregulated aggression is closely associated with neuropsychiatric disorders and social…
NeuropsychologyMay 8, 2026
Pregnancy reshapes the brain. But each pregnancy may do it differently.
New research suggests pregnancy doesn’t impair the brain—it reshapes it, refining memory, attention, and emotional awareness ...
NeuropsychologyMay 7, 2026
Inspired by the brain, researchers build smarter and more efficient computer hardware
As traditional computer chips reach their physical limits and artificial intelligence demands more energy than ever, University ...
NeuropsychologyMay 6, 2026
Domain-general behavioral gains and neural correlates of cognitive training in healthy populations: a neuroimaging meta-analysis
Preventive strategies to promote cognitive health are increasingly prioritized, yet the extent to which cognitive training yields domain-general behavioral gains and neural correlates remains unclear. Here we conducted a…
NeuropsychologyMay 5, 2026
Psychedelic science breakthrough: Increased brain entropy from psilocybin predicts lasting psychological insight and well-being
A recent study published in the journal Nature Communications suggests that a single high dose of psilocybin can cause lasting ...
NeuropsychologyMay 3, 2026
Neuropeptide S modulation of learning and memory: a systematic review
Background In the last two decades, Neuropeptide S (NPS) has been identified as a key bioactive peptide in the mammalian brain, influencing fear, anxiety, wakefulness, reward, and learning. While some reviews have…
NeuropsychologyApr 28, 2026
Low-level laser therapy enhances neuroprotection and functional recovery after neonatal hypoxic–ischemic injury via potential activation of Nrf2/HO-1 and Akt pathways
Neonatal hypoxic–ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a leading cause of neurodevelopmental disability. Low-level laser therapy (LLLT), or photobiomodulation, has shown neuroprotective potential, but its long-term effects…
NeuropsychologyApr 22, 2026
Brain science needs a new social contract
A conversation with Caroline Montojo, president and CEO of the Dana Foundation, a philanthropic organization that explores the ...
NeuropsychologyApr 20, 2026
IISc’s Centre for Brain Research launches ₹2 crore AI challenge for early detection of cognitive decline
The Centre for Brain Research (CBR) at IISc has launched an AI challenge to advance early detection of cognitive decline.
NeuropsychologyApr 20, 2026
Adverse childhood experiences, depressive symptoms, and non-suicidal self-injury in Chinese adolescents: the moderating role of SKA2 gene rs7208505 polymorphism
Background The Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA) and its single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) potentially influence depressive symptoms and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among adolescents. Adverse childhood…
NeuropsychologyApr 18, 2026
Validity Assessment in Clinical Neuropsychological Practice: Evaluating and Managing Noncredible Performance
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NeuropsychologyApr 17, 2026
Neuropsychological Assessment
is specialised testing that examines how your brain functions affect your thinking, memory
NeuropsychologyApr 17, 2026
Researchers Use Nasal Spray To Suppress Brain Inflammation, Reverse ageing
Researchers used a nasal spray containing microRNAs (genetic material) to suppress neuroinflammation and reverse brain ageing ...
NeuropsychologyApr 16, 2026
Want a Stronger, Younger Brain? Texas Researchers Say They Have Made a Fascinating Breakthrough
Scientists have a term for the slow, smoldering inflammation that builds up in the brain’s memory center as you age ...
NeuropsychologyApr 16, 2026
How time pressure disrupts inhibitory control: neural dissociations between interference and response inhibition
In modern fast-paced societies, subjective time pressure has become a common psychological stressor that may impair inhibitory control, a core component of executive function. Inhibitory control consists of two…
NeuropsychologyApr 15, 2026
The Neuroscience of the Self
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NeuropsychologyApr 15, 2026
Pediatric Neuropsychology: Research, Theory, and Practice
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NeuropsychologyApr 12, 2026
USC Brain Health Center could be hub for Alzheimer’s treatment, new tech for mental health
COLUMBIA — The gleaming new building will be a center for sophisticated testing and treatment for South Carolina patients ...
NeuropsychologyApr 12, 2026
Assessment of Feigned Cognitive Impairment: A Neuropsychological Perspective
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NeuropsychologyApr 11, 2026
5 Ways Mindfulness Practice Positively Changes Your Brain
In recent decades, mindfulness, defined as purposeful, nonjudgmental present moment awareness—essentially, not being distracted ...