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·May 12, 2021·7 min read

Mental Handwriting Produces Brain Activity Turned Into Text

A new brain-computer interface could help thousands of people with neurodegenerative disorders and spinal cord injuries the ability to regain communication skills. The BCI, in combination with a machine learning algorithm, can generate words on a screen, based on a person thinking about writing the word. Read More

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·May 11, 2021·5 min read

Meditative Practice and Spiritual Wellbeing May Preserve Cognitive Function in Aging

Kirtan Kriya, a simple meditation practice that centers on psychological and spiritual wellbeing, may help to reduce some Alzheimer's related risk factors and improve cognition in older adults. Read More

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·May 11, 2021·5 min read

COVID-19 Alters Gray Matter Volume in the Brain

Gray matter was reduced in areas of the frontal gyri of patients with COVID-19. Significant gray matter reductions were seen in those who received oxygen therapy and in those who reported fever. The findings suggest coronavirus affects the frontotemporal brain network due to reduced oxygen and fever. Read More

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·May 11, 2021·6 min read

For the Brain, Timing Is Everything

Phase precession plays a critical role in the human brain. Not only does it link sequential positions, but it also plays a role in abstract progression to a specific goal. Read More

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·May 11, 2021·6 min read

8 Out of 10 People Hospitalized With COVID-19 Develop Neurological Problems

Neurological symptoms associated with COVID-19, from losing the sense of smell to stroke, are linked to a six-fold higher risk of dying as a result of coronavirus. Read More

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·May 10, 2021·4 min read

Does Driving Wear You Out? You Might Be Experiencing ‘Accelerousal’

If you feel anxious while at the wheel, you are more likely to feel exhaustion when you arrive at your destination, a new study reports. Read More

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·May 12, 2021·4 min read

Brain Immune System Linked to Psychosis

A link has been identified between psychosis and a genetic change that alters the immune system in the brain. Researchers found people with psychosis associated with bipolar disorder had decreased expression of GRK3. This led to an increased amount of kynurenic acid in the brain. Read More

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·May 11, 2021·4 min read

Tumor-Promoting Immune Cells Retrained to Fight Most Aggressive Type of Brain Cancer

Combining αGITR antibodies with ICBs resulted in stronger survival benefits in mouse models of human glioblastoma brain cancer. Read More

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·May 11, 2021·4 min read

This Stinks: New Research Finds Sense of Smell and Pneumonia Linked

People with a poor sense of smell are 50% more likely to be hospitalized for pneumonia than those with a good sense of smell. Read More

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·May 11, 2021·3 min read

Americans Are Increasingly Experiencing Chronic Pain

A new study reports the number of people reporting chronic pain is rising across every age group and demographic. Read More

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·May 11, 2021·4 min read

Researchers Use Eel-Like Protein to Control Brain

Parapinopsin, a protein found in lamprey, is being used by researchers to manipulate brain circuitry. The protein is able to switch off specific brain circuits. Read More