Neuroscience
What can a sea-lion teach us about musicality?
Ronan the sea lion can keep the beat better than any other animal, a study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience found out more.
Aug 2, 2016
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Neuroscience
Brainwaves could be the next health vital sign
Simon Fraser University researchers hope that a brain vital-sign test becomes as routine during a doctor's check-up as taking a blood pressure or heart rate measurement.
Jun 2, 2016
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Immunology
New study suggests rethink of dementia causes
University of Adelaide researchers have developed a new theory for the causes of dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases, involving an out-of-control immune system.
May 12, 2016
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Neuroscience
Researchers build brain-machine interface to control prosthetic hand
A research team from the University of Houston has created an algorithm that allowed a man to grasp a bottle and other objects with a prosthetic hand, powered only by his thoughts.
Mar 31, 2015
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
AI-based diagnostic tool differentiates dementia diseases by analysis of eye movement patterns
Eye movements can not only reflect impaired visual attention, but also influence cognitive processing and a wide range of daily activities. Hence, a better understanding of how patients with dementia visually perceive the ...
Jun 12, 2024
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Neuroscience
A hearing aid could extend your brain function by years
Hearing loss is a common part of aging. According to the World Health Organization, almost 60% of moderate, or disabling, hearing loss is experienced by adults aged over 60 years.
Mar 4, 2024
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Neuroscience
Q&A: Researcher discusses tau and its role in Alzheimer's
The effects of Alzheimer's disease are devastating: not being able to recognize loved ones, losing precious memories, losing the ability to perform simple tasks, suffering through mood swings, and so on. Not only are memory ...
Jan 18, 2024
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Medications
Elucidating the mechanism of aripiprazole action in treating circadian rhythm sleep disorders
While aripiprazole has long been a standard treatment for psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, recent studies indicate that it is effective in treating circadian rhythm sleep disorders, including ...
Sep 7, 2023
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Neuroscience
Researchers predict film popularity by the activity of facial muscles
Researchers from HSE University and MEPhI have analyzed which physiological indicators recorded when watching a movie can predict the audience's assessment. It turned out that the activity of zygomaticus major (the "smiling ...
Aug 31, 2023
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Neuroscience
Sweet smell of success: Simple fragrance method produces major memory boost
When a fragrance wafted through the bedrooms of older adults for two hours every night for six months, memories skyrocketed. Participants in this study by University of California, Irvine neuroscientists reaped a 226% increase ...
Aug 1, 2023
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