Article Mar 16, 2026 So has a fruit fly been uploaded? Or not yet? The very fact that this experiment has been tried and even produced some very preliminary but essentially encouraging results seems significant and worth celebrating. Giulio Prisco 7 min read
Community Mar 4, 2025 Neurons Communicating Beyond Synapses: Unraveling the Role of Electric Fields in the Brain Could your brain be communicating without synapses? New research uncovers how ephaptic coupling could be driving brain activity during sleep and beyond. Yonas Desta 8 min read
News Sep 22, 2026 The human brain is two separate organs Researchers show that the thinking brain and the life-support brain arise from different early cells that never mix and can now be grown in the laboratory. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Feb 17, 2026 Psychedelics change brain visual processing New study reveals how psychedelic substances, under medical supervision, shift brain activity to mix memories with sight, leading to hallucinations and potential treatments for mental health issues. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Mindbytes Jun 1, 2026 Two‑Dose Nasal Spray Reverses Brain Aging A simple nasal spray with two doses reduced brain inflammation, repaired cellular energy, and reversed memory decline in aged mice, offering a possible future therapy for dementia. Linsey Smith 1 min read
News Jun 18, 2026 Graphene-based neural interface achieves two-way communication with the brain Device combines graphene sensors and electrodes to record low-frequency brain signals and deliver targeted stimulation without interference. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Article Dec 2, 2024 How Memory Stays Sharp: The Role of KIBRA and PKMζ in Long-Term Memory Maintenance A molecular duo, KIBRA and PKMζ, may hold the secret to long-lasting memories. Learn how their interaction could revolutionize memory-related treatments. Brook Feleke 5 min read
Podcast Feb 19, 2025 How Connectomes Are Giving Us Visionary Insights Desdemona (the robot) and Kennedy Schaal (CEO of Rejuve Biotech) discuss the amazing insights we are learning about human vision from the fruit fly and human connectomes. Mindplex Magazine 1 min read
News Jun 10, 2026 Improved non-invasive brain stimulation targets deeper areas more accurately Adding a cancellation field to temporal interference stimulation reduces off-target effects in mouse tests and strengthens its potential for treating neurological disorders. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Aug 28, 2026 A wireless brain implant in Korea was steered from Chicago Researchers used the internet to send drugs and light into a rat brain from another continent, seeking longer studies with less disruption to the animal. Giulio Prisco 2 min read