Medical research
Mouse-human comparison reveals unexpected functions of the thalamus
Researchers have recreated the brain functions of mice and humans using computers. Artificial intelligences could learn from this.
Oct 4, 2022
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Medical research
Fasting-mimicking diet reduces signs of dementia in mice
Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting appear to reduce signs of Alzheimer's in mice genetically engineered to develop the illness, according to a new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology-led study.
Sep 27, 2022
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Medical research
Team develops behavioral test to detect early risk of Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative condition that damages a person's ability to think, remember, and perform basic functions. According to the National Institutes of Health, Alzheimer's affects more than 6 million ...
Sep 26, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Don't look at me like that: Integration of gaze direction and facial expression
Does eye contact always attract attention? Not in every case, as a research team at the University of Würzburg's Institute of Psychology has recently shown. Why not? Because context matters.
Sep 19, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Older adults with regular activity routines are happier and do better on cognitive tests, study finds
Older adults who consistently get up early and remain active throughout the day are happier and perform better on cognitive tests than those with irregular activity patterns, according to a new study led by University of ...
Sep 12, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
A window to the brain: The retina gives away signs of Alzheimer's disease and could help with early detection
The retina has long been poeticized as the window to the soul, but research now shows it could be a window to the brain and act as an early warning system for cognitive decline.
Sep 6, 2022
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Health
Obstructive sleep apnea linked to increased risk of cancer, decline in mental processing, increased blood clot risk
People who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at an increased risk of cancer, according to a large study presented on Monday at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
Sep 5, 2022
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Neuroscience
Blood test detects Alzheimer's in people with Down syndrome
Around 80% of people with Down syndrome develop Alzheimer's disease, often when they are between 40 and 50 years old. A study led by Lund University in Sweden has shown that a simple blood test can detect Alzheimer's disease ...
Aug 24, 2022
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Neuroscience
Musical tests can detect mental deterioration in old age
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a method that employs musical tests and a portable instrument for measuring brain activity to detect cognitive decline in old age. According to the researchers, the method, ...
Aug 17, 2022
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Neuroscience
Study: Education, job, and social life may help protect brain from cognitive decline
Why do some people with amyloid plaques in their brains associated with Alzheimer's disease show no signs of the disease, while others with the same amount of plaque have clear memory and thinking problems? Researchers looked ...
Aug 3, 2022
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