Current reporting, research and professional developments across Neuropsychology, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
Numerosity perception enables us to quickly estimate the number of objects in a visual scene, a fundamental skill supporting efficient interaction with the environment. In this study, we tracked how the human brain…
The sociopolitical environment can act as a potent stressor with significant consequences for health and well-being. Of increasing global relevance in this context is soft political repression, including denunciation and…
Evidence shows that non-right-handed children are more likely to present with neurodevelopmental conditions compared to their peers, possibly because of brain lateralization differences. This, in turn, suggests that…
Speech analysis is promising for detecting psychiatric symptoms, yet challenged in neurological disorders because of associated motor and cognitive impairments. Here, we used Huntingtonâs disease (HD), an inherited…
This study investigated the association between soccer training and aggressive behavior, alongside underlying resting-state neural substrates. We recruited 48 professional soccer players and 59 controls. Aggression was…
Peer influence is a central yet contested issue in adolescence, a developmental period marked by heightened social sensitivity. The present study examined how adolescents conform to prosocial and antisocial decisions of…
When people encounter new information that challenges their expectations, their pupils are likely to dilate. This physiological response is a sign that something is happening in the brain to help the person adapt to the…
Feed your brain! Harvard research highlights 5 essential foods that boost memory, focus, and long-term mental sharpness ...
A new study demonstrates that over half of people reporting nonordinary experiences experience positive long-term effects, showing that personal appraisal dictates outcome.
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have conducted the first comprehensive structural analyses of a class of proteins whose dysfunction is associated with neurodegenerative diseases.
It may seem natural to assume that people experience cognitive decline after age 90, but until recently, researchers had limited evidence about how advanced age affects the brain. This major knowledge gap will need to be…
A new study uses single-cell long-read sequencing to map hidden genetic isoforms in glioblastoma, unlocking novel targets for personalized cancer vaccines.
Cortical neural stem cells branch early into parallel lineages, overturning traditional views on how brain cell types form.
A new study introduces EMF-dVAE, a brain-inspired AI model that reduces video processing time by 65% and uses 15% of visual data while improving accuracy.
Phillips' Alzheimer's journey is raising awareness that the disease can affect more than memory, including appearance and everyday life.
Avoiding three things during middle age could mean enjoying up to 13 extra years without dementia, a study has found.
Zoos offer people the opportunity to experience animals and engage with the natural world. Alongside recreation, they also play important roles in species conservation and scientific research. Education is another core…
Research reveals three critical midlife health measures, between ages 45-65, that could delay dementia onset by up to 13 years through improved cardiovascular health.
A new study shows modern human PSPH gene variants produce L-serine more efficiently than ancient hunter-gatherer versions, revealing how brain biochemistry evolved over time.
A study of over 170 PTSD patients finds that evening doses of dronabinol (THC) significantly reduce trauma-related nightmares, with over a third achieving complete remission.
Dementia remains Australia's leading cause of death, with new AIHW figures showing almost 1.1 million Australians could be living with the condition by 2066.
The brain's immune system has long been thought to exist independently from the rest of the body, complete with its own specialized immune cells and a blood-brain barrier that limits what can travel ...
Disarticulated bones found scattered across a luxurious Roman villa on England's Isle of Wight may be evidence of a massacre carried out during a brutal political purge in the fourth century, a new study in Britannia…
IBD increases psychiatric disorder risk starting three years before diagnosis and lasting up to a decade post-diagnosis.
Deep brain stimulation on living human temporal cortex tissue synchronizes neural firing and triggers distinct gene expression programs in neurons and astrocytes.
Brain motivation: Researchers identified orexin neurons as key to sustained motivation during demanding tasks. These brain cells help maintain goal-directed behavior when increased effort is required.
New research from Rutgers University–Newark psychologist Kent Harber reveals a strong connection between conspiracy theories, antisemitic attitudes and hostility toward Israel.
Neurons that once encoded a person's memories are now helping researchers identify genetic targets that may one day help preserve memory and slow cognitive decline in others.
Those who had none of the risk factors in the study lived without developing dementia nearly 13 years longer than those who had all three ...
A new study suggests that avoiding three things in middle age may be associated with 13 more years without dementia ...
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