Alzheimer's disease & dementia
New study reveals signs of dementia are written in the blood
Scientists in Japan have identified metabolic compounds within the blood that are associated with dementia.
Sep 13, 2021
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Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Medical research
Dendritic computers: When 1 + 1 = 3
The human brain is jampacked with neurons—86 billion of them—connected in a vast, complex network that controls how we move, think, talk and make memories. Vital information is exchanged across this network through trillions ...
Apr 13, 2021
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Neuroscience
Different types of neurons interact to make reaching-and-grasping tasks possible
Research conducted at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST), has looked at the importance of specific neurons for seemingly simple, day-to-day tasks that involve reaching for and grasping ...
Jan 19, 2021
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Neuroscience
Machine intelligence accelerates research into mapping brains
Scientists in Japan's brain science project have used machine intelligence to improve the accuracy and reliability of a powerful brain-mapping technique, a new study reports. Their development, published on December 18 in ...
Dec 18, 2020
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Neuroscience
The uncharted molecular language of the brain
Neurons are responsible for receiving information from the outside world and conveying this information to the rest of our body. To work correctly, they need to communicate, which they do via synapses—specialized structures ...
Dec 14, 2020
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Neuroscience
Scientists reveal regions of the brain where serotonin promotes patience
We've all been there. Whether we're stuck in traffic at the end of a long day, or eagerly anticipating the release of a new book, film or album, there are times when we need to be patient. Learning to suppress the impulse ...
Nov 27, 2020
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Neuroscience
Mapping the decision-making pathways in the brain
Every day, people make hundreds of decisions. While most are small and inconsequential, like choosing what to eat or wear, others are more complex and involve weighing up potential costs and benefits, like deciding whether ...
Sep 21, 2020
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Neuroscience
Model shows that the speed neurons fire impacts their ability to synchronize
Research conducted by the Computational Neuroscience Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) has shown for the first time that a computer model can replicate and explain a unique ...
Sep 8, 2020
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Diabetes
A surprising protein player in diabetes
A protein that's common throughout the body plays a key role in regulating glucose levels, says new research conducted in the Cell Signal Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) ...
Aug 28, 2020
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Neuroscience
Researchers study brain activity in stages of alertness at the neuronal level
It's probably quite easy to relate to. You're in a lecture or meeting, avidly taking notes and engaged in the topic. You're alert and aware of what's being discussed, keen to absorb as much as you can. And then, suddenly, ...
Aug 20, 2020
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