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News Sep 22, 2026

A man with ALS speaks again through a brain implant

Neuralink posts video of patient as he trains a speech decoder by first mouthing words and then thinking them so a computer can talk in his own voice.

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 24, 2025

Brain learns through exploration

Research shows mice exploring environments without tasks still learn, helping their brains prepare for future challenges by encoding visual features.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read

News Dec 22, 2023

Listening to binaural beats stimulates cognitive performance

"Binaural beat" sounds stimulate faster response times in language comprehension studentts

Amara Angelica 2 min read

Mindbytes Nov 28, 2025

Landmark Study Maps the Brain's Four Key Lifecycle Turning Points, From Childhood to Old Age

New research in Nature Communications identifies ages 9, 32, 66, and 83 as key brain network turning points, mapping lifespan connectivity changes from peak efficiency to decline.

Linsey Smith 1 min read

News Sep 16, 2025

Unveiling the brain's illusion makers

A study uncovers how specific neurons in mice brains construct false shapes from incomplete visuals, reshaping views on active perception.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read