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The 2026 recognition, for a “digital human” that analyzes speech, expressions and biometrics, shows how the university is creating breakthroughs to improve lives.

New study finds the flexibility that helps young brains adapt may also raise the risk of seizures.

A look at the warning signs and practical steps owners can take to help pets maintain quality of life as they get older.

Efforts unite scientists across disciplines to pioneer early detection, treatment and care solutions.

Researchers are developing an AI-driven platform that learns each person's unique behaviors and communication styles to enable more personalized interventions for children with autism and people living with dementia.

Research suggests alcohol may affect the Alzheimer’s-related brain circuits in very different ways depending on the type of disease changes already present.

New research suggests Alzheimer’s disease may affect the brain’s ability to adapt before memory problems become obvious, offering clues for earlier interventions.

Study finds that while both light and vigorous activity can reduce sleep disturbances, high-intensity workouts provide the greatest benefit — offering new hope for quality rest and dementia prevention.

With new funding, the team is enhancing the Jigsawdio puzzle for broader use, with a focus on a version compatible with tablets and additional languages.

Researchers are developing AI that can ask screening questions, while observing facial expressions, to evaluate patients for signs of apathy, an early indicator of dementia.