Mice use a specific neural pathway to detect shadows, and it can detect just about the dimmest shadows possible, according to new research from Aalto University and the University of Helsinki. The human eye has the same neural ...
May 23, 2022
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The human brain consists of some 86 billion neurons, nerve cells that process and convey information through electrical nerve impulses.
Apr 19, 2022
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Medical practitioners have used transcranial magnetic brain stimulation (TMS) for years to treat brain disorders like chronic pain and depression, yet much of the treatment's success has relied on the hands operating the ...
Feb 15, 2022
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The COVID-19 pandemic has not only tested the economy of entrepreneurs.
Feb 3, 2022
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A new virtual reality game helps detect symptoms related to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, which has been challenging with the existing tools. With further work, the game could also help treat ...
Jan 27, 2022
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Breast cancer is currently the most common form of cancer among the working age in Finland. Most breast cancers belong to a so-called hormone receptor-positive subtype. This means that there are hormone receptors on the cancer ...
Nov 29, 2021
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Stethoscopes are among doctors' most important instruments, yet there have not been any essential improvements to the device since the 1960s. Now, researchers at Aalto University have developed a device that analyzes a broad ...
Nov 29, 2021
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Hearing is one of the most sensitive of our senses, and even small issues in sound quality can interfere with listening experiences.
Jun 10, 2021
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Determining safe yet effective drug dosages for children is an ongoing challenge for pharmaceutical companies and medical doctors alike. A new drug is usually first tested on adults, and results from these trials are used ...
May 6, 2021
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The current outbreak of a rapidly spreading global disease has caused an urgent need for effective therapies. Many vaccines, however, pose logistical challenges; they must often be transported and stored at very low temperatures, ...
Apr 27, 2021
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