Neuroscience
Hit it where it hurts—scientists reveal how mirrors cure phantom pain
Easing phantom limb pain can be as simple as looking in the mirror.
Jul 16, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The mirror neuron system in autism: Broken or just slowly developing?
Developmental abnormalities in the mirror neuron system may contribute to social deficits in autism.
May 3, 2011
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Medical research
Startup releases AI app to detect Parkinson's disease
A South Australia startup, Lookinglass, based at UniSA's Innovation & Collaboration Centre has today released an artificial intelligence (AI) web app that can detect early-stage Parkinson's disease.
Apr 8, 2019
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Neuroscience
Action recognition without mirror neurons
When someone stands opposite us and purposefully raises their arm to make some kind of movement, our brain asks itself whether they intend to attack us or, perhaps, simply greet us. Scientists from the Department of Human ...
Apr 29, 2016
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Neuroscience
Monkey see others, monkey do: How the brain allows actions based on social cues
In baseball, a batter's reaction when he swings and misses can differ depending on whether he was totally fooled by the pitch or simply missed the change-up he expected. Interpreting these reactions is critical when a pitcher ...
Nov 2, 2020
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Neuroscience
Monkey see, monkey do? The role of mirror neurons in human behavior
We are all familiar with the phrase "monkey see, monkey do" – but have we actually thought about what it means? Over the last two decades, neuroscience research has been investigating whether this popular saying has ...
Aug 1, 2011
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Neuroscience
'Mirror therapy' reduces chronic phantom pain
(Medical Xpress) -- A team of researchers led by Stefan Seidel from the University Department of Neurology at the MedUni Vienna has demonstrated that – and how – mirror therapy, as it is known, can help patients ...
Feb 22, 2012
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Medical research
Researchers build 'mirror therapy' VR game to improve NHS patient experience
A virtual reality therapy game (iVRT) which could provide relief for patients suffering from chronic pain and mobility issues has been developed by a team of UK researchers.
Apr 17, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
SWI/SNF protein complex plays role in suppressing pancreatic tumors: study
A well-known protein complex responsible for controlling how DNA is expressed plays a previously unsuspected role in preventing pancreatic cancer, according to researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Jan 9, 2012
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Medical research
Amputation injury is communicated to opposing limbs
In research that extends knowledge about the physiology of regeneration and wound repair, Tufts University biologists have discovered that amputation of one limb is immediately reflected in the bioelectric properties of the ...
Oct 4, 2018
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