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Alzheimer's brain stimulation: best sites are not the most affected
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Alzheimer's brain stimulation: best sites are not the most affected

New research shows that optimal brain stimulation sites for Alzheimer's are not where connectivity is most altered, but where the network is most responsive.

July 29, 2026
AI Learns to Decode Perceptions from Resting Brain Activity
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AI Learns to Decode Perceptions from Resting Brain Activity

Researchers trained a masked autoencoder on hours of spontaneous neural activity from a blind participant, achieving 84% accuracy in decoding perceptions.

July 28, 2026
Eye State Reverses Alpha Brain Wave Link to Mind Wandering
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Eye State Reverses Alpha Brain Wave Link to Mind Wandering

A new study shows that whether your eyes are open or closed flips the relationship between alpha brain waves and mind wandering, resolving long-standing contradictions in neuroscience.

July 28, 2026
Two Brain Circuits Control Which Behaviors Become Habits and How Strongly
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Two Brain Circuits Control Which Behaviors Become Habits and How Strongly

A new Kyoto University study identifies two distinct neural circuits that govern habit formation and execution intensity, explaining why habits vary between individuals.

July 28, 2026
8-Hour Eating Window May Boost Aging Brain Health
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8-Hour Eating Window May Boost Aging Brain Health

A small trial found that older women who ate within an 8–9 hour daily window improved planning and problem-solving skills more than those eating over 12 hours, even with similar weight loss.

July 28, 2026
Vagus Nerve Gut Signals Drive Spatial Memory Formation
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Vagus Nerve Gut Signals Drive Spatial Memory Formation

New research shows the vagus nerve transmits gut nutrient signals to the hippocampus, boosting acetylcholine and spatial memory. Chronic junk food impairs this pathway.

July 28, 2026
AI Voice Clones 20% Easier to Understand in Noise Than Human Speech
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AI Voice Clones 20% Easier to Understand in Noise Than Human Speech

A new study shows AI voice clones are up to 20% more intelligible than human voices in noisy environments, with implications for hearing aids and brain training.

July 27, 2026
Digital cognitive training improves quality of life for adults with ADHD
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Digital cognitive training improves quality of life for adults with ADHD

New research shows that digital cognitive training can enhance quality of life and reduce inattention in adults with ADHD, offering a non-drug option for symptom management.

July 27, 2026