Mindbytes Oct 25, 2026 Scientists Map One Million Brain Cells Across Four Species, Revealing Clues to Brain Aging Researchers compare nearly one million brain-cell profiles across humans, macaques and mice, uncovering evolutionary differences in myelin-producing cells linked to aging and neurological disease. gizmo guru 1 min read
News Aug 27, 2026 The brain mixes competing goals instead of choosing one A Nature study of people chasing virtual targets finds three brain regions blending strategies in real time rather than switching from one aim to another. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Apr 22, 2026 Individual Brain Charting project releases major update of detailed brain scan data New high-resolution fMRI dataset from repeated scans of the same volunteers expands resources for studying how individual brains handle diverse mental tasks. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Aug 18, 2026 Scientists find flexible brain circuits that switch between tasks The same groups of neurons in the prefrontal cortex of mice can store either sensory details or action plans in working memory depending on the needs of the moment. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Aug 6, 2025 Ultrasound waves activate brain circuits in living animals New study uses holograms to target and visualize brain activity, offering potential for non-invasive treatment of neurological and mental health disorders. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News May 7, 2025 LICONN: A new way to see the brain Advancing brain research by unveiling intricate neural networks with new, powerful light microscopy techniques. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Mar 24, 2025 Scientists unlock secrets of long-term memory Researchers use advanced tools to study brain circuits, revealing new details about memory storage and potential treatments for memory loss. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News May 7, 2025 How learning rewires the brain Exploring neural changes in motor learning through advanced imaging and innovative data analysis techniques for precise brain mapping. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Oct 3, 2024 Scientists map an entire fly brain Scientists have mapped the entire brain of an adult fruit fly. This is by far the most complex brain that has been entirely mapped so far. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Jan 28, 2026 Neural circuits link memory, perception, and consciousness Researchers propose a unified theory where the brain's memory systems also handle present awareness and future predictions, blurring lines between these mental processes. Giulio Prisco 2 min read