Neuroscience News

Bilingual Brains Build Stronger Connections Learning a second language, especially in childhood, can boost brain connectivity and support lifelong cognitive flexibility. New research shows bilingual brains have more efficient networks, benefiting attention and brain health.

Spike Protein Lingers in Brain, Fuels Long COVID The spike protein from COVID-19 lingers in the brain for years, driving long COVID's neurological symptoms. mRNA vaccines reduce this risk, but new therapies are needed.

Family History of Mental Illness Increases Aggression Risk in CTE CTE and a family history of mental illness amplify aggression risk, a study finds. Understanding these links could guide targeted treatments for those most vulnerable.

AI Outperforms Experts in Predicting Study Outcomes AI beats neuroscientists at predicting study outcomes! A new study shows large language models excel at forecasting results, paving the way for AI-assisted research design. https://lnkd.in/eqEJjTnj

Human Brains Evolved Gradually, Not in Sudden Leaps Human brains evolved gradually, not in dramatic leaps. A new study challenges old ideas about brain size evolution, revealing steady changes over millions of years.

Shared Genetics Link Musical Rhythm and Language Skills New research uncovers shared genetics between rhythm and language skills, highlighting evolutionary and neurobiological ties to musicality and communication.

Finger Lengths May Reveal Insights Into Drinking Habits The relative lengths of your fingers might be linked to your alcohol consumption patterns. Researchers found that individuals with longer 4th (ring) fingers relative to 2nd (index) fingers, indicating high prenatal testosterone exposure, are more likely to consume alcohol.

Concussion Impacts Brain Activity and Cognition in High Schoolers Concussions in young athletes slow overlooked brain signals, impacting cognition. A study suggests better monitoring of aperiodic activity could improve care and recovery.

DNA to AI: How Evolution Shapes Smarter Algorithms Can AI mimic the brain? A new algorithm compresses data like genomes, excelling in tasks while paving the way for efficient AI on smaller devices.

Great Apes’ Gaze Reveals Human-Like Event Perception Great apes track events like humans, focusing on agents and patients. This shared cognitive ability, predating language, offers insights into human communication evolution.