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.

TENS Nerve Stimulation Ease Long Covid Pain and Fatigue A wearable TENS device offers hope for long COVID patients, reducing pain, fatigue, and mobility issues by 26.1% in just four weeks. A promising step toward non-invasive relief for millions.

New Platform Overcomes Blood-Brain Barrier for Drug Delivery New research breaks the blood-brain barrier: a novel system delivers large biomolecules like oligonucleotides directly into the brain, offering hope for treating ALS, Alzheimer’s, and more.

How the Brain Toggles Female Sexual Rejection and Acceptance How does the brain toggle between rejection and receptivity? A study reveals progesterone-sensitive neurons in the VMH as the gatekeepers, dynamically shaping female mating behavior based on fertility.

Moms’ Baby Talk Boosts Infant Oxytocin Talking about your baby’s thoughts and feelings may boost their oxytocin levels. New research links maternal speech to the hormone crucial for social bonding and emotional growth, offering insights into early development.

Dopamine and Serotonin Work in Opposition for Effective Learning Dopamine and serotonin team up in opposition to shape behavior and reward learning. New research reveals their balance is key to understanding and treating psychiatric disorders like addiction and depression.

Can Cannabis Help ADHD? Can cannabis treat ADHD? Researchers find links but caution gaps in evidence. CBD offers promise, but more rigorous studies are needed to untangle this complex relationship.

Our “Reptilian” Brain Areas’ Role in Emotion and Social Skills New research reveals the brain’s social cognitive network and amygdala are in constant communication, shaping how we navigate emotions and social interactions. These insights could revolutionize treatments for anxiety and depression by targeting this connection.

The Secret to Raising Independent Kids? Let Them Learn on Their Own Reframing tasks as learning opportunities cuts parental intervention by half, fostering kids' independence and autonomy. Simple words can help children grow stronger.

NREM Sleep Enhances Cognitive Performance Can NREM sleep unlock better brainpower? New research shows how sleep reshapes brain activity for sharper thinking—and how brain stimulation might mimic its effects.