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• [New] Heavy use of AI tools negatively impacts brain function and could potentially stunt intellectual development in younger users. Windows Forum
• [New] Apple has filed a patent for next-generation AirPods that could monitor brain activity using embedded sensors. Tore Says
• [New] Turmeric has long been praised for its anti-inflammatory powers, but a new review of global studies reveals it might also support brain health, improve blood pressure and cholesterol, ease menstrual cramps, and help manage conditions like type 2 diabetes and PCOS. Everyday Cheapskate
• [New] People with Neuralink brain chips will eventually be able to have full-body control and sensors from a Tesla Optimus robot, so you could basically inhabit an Optimus robot. Futureseek Link Digest
• [New] A new deep learning-based model developed in South Korea has shown potential to reduce the time it takes to identify causes and predict risk factors of brain and spinal infections. Healthcare IT News
• [New] Modern neurotechnology arguably began 100 years ago with Hans Berger's work on EEGs, marking the first time a scientist could capture a readout of brain activity. Ambiq AI
• [New] Pregnancy history has opposing effects on various biomarkers of brain health depending on genetic risk for late-onset sporadic Alzheimer's disease. UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
• [New] Several firms are now set to take brain-computer interface, or BCI, from the experimental stage to commercial usage more than 20 years after researchers first demonstrated that a person could move a computer cursor with their thoughts. Yahoo News
• [New] More than two decades after researchers first demonstrated that a person could move a computer cursor with their thoughts, several firms are poised to take the brain-computer interface (BCI) from experimental curiosity to commercial product. KPBS
• [New] Private companies represent high-growth potential, led by Neuralink (valued at $5 B with IPO expected in 2-3 years), Synchron, and other startups developing breakthrough technologies that could revolutionize everything from prosthetics to whole-brain interfaces. Brian D. Colwell
• [New] Brain drain is a serious concern as a lack of funding could drive young people out of the sciences in the first place. PharmaVOICE
• [New] Deep learning models, such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks, have demonstrated significant potential in capturing complex patterns within large datasets, enhancing the precision of fragmentation predictions. SpringerLink
• Neuralink could use its surgical robot to insert its implant into the deeper regions in a person's brain. Economic Times
• In the future, brain devices using similar technology could allow paralyzed people to move or walk. Economic Times
• Apple is developing technology that will allow users to control iPhones, iPads, and Vision Pro headsets with their brain signals, marking a major step toward hands-free, thought-driven device interaction. eWeek
• The brain drain phenomenon, where highly skilled professionals migrate seeking better opportunities, can significantly impact public health in source countries like Nepal. BioMed Central
• The University of Michigan will receive $19m of the total grant to develop brain implants that can detect and interpret brain signals. Open Access Government
• Beyond medical applications, Neuralink hopes its technology will lay the foundation for a comprehensive integration between the human brain and artificial intelligence, enhancing human brain capabilities. EqualOcean
• Apple has partnered with Synchron, a brain-computer interface (BCI) company, to create a brain implant that will allow users to control their iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro without gesture or voice input. GIGAZINE
• The iPhone maker has developed a new standard with Synchron that will allow the BCI to pair with Apple's operating system, allowing users to control the ecosystem products directly using brain signals. Gadgets 360
• Findings demonstrate ATYR 2810's anti-tumor activity and increased survival in a model of glioblastoma multiforme, a primary form of brain cancer. pipelinereview
• Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI): The Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) space is anticipated to have a breakthrough year in 2025, with at least two startups projected to secure VC rounds exceeding $100 million. Walletinvestor.com
• Advancements in brain-computer interfaces (BCI) will enable direct human-agent interaction, opening new frontiers for AI-enhanced cognition and decision-making. Frontiers

Last updated: 13 July 2025