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Johns Hopkins University

·July 27, 2023·8 min read

Tiny Thermoelectric Device Restores Thermal Perception in Phantom Limb

Researchers created a revolutionary tiny and efficient thermoelectric device, which can help amputees feel temperature with their phantom limbs. Known as the wearable thin-film thermoelectric cooler (TFTEC), this device is lightweight, incredibly fast, and energy-efficient, potentially revolutionizing applications such as prosthetics, augmented reality haptics, and thermally-modulated therapeutics.

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Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·July 11, 2023·4 min read

Echoes of Absence: Study Suggests We Can ‘Hear’ Silence

A novel study suggests that silence can indeed be 'heard.' Philosophers and psychologists, using auditory illusions, demonstrated how silence distorts our perception of time, much like sounds do.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·April 24, 2023·4 min read

New Gel Treatment Wipes Out Deadly Brain Cancer in Mice – Offers Hope For Defeating Glioblastoma in Humans

Combining an anticancer drug with an antibody, researchers developed a novel gel that cured glioblastoma brain cancer in 100% of mouse models. The findings offer new hope in the fight against the most deadly form of brain cancer in humans. The gel triggers an immune response and, when the cancer was reintroduced, the immune system alone helped beat the cancer without additional medications.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·April 20, 2023·6 min read

Brain Drain: Common Infections Tied to Cognitive Decline

CCommon infections, including the chickenpox virus and herpes simplex virus type 1, can worsen cognitive performance and increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in middle-aged and older adults, a new study reports. The findings add to the growing body of evidence linking common infections to poor brain health associated with aging.

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Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·January 10, 2023·4 min read

Hearing Loss Linked to Dementia in Older Adults

Older adults with more severe hearing loss are more likely to suffer from dementia, but the likelihood of developing dementia was lower for those who use hearing aids.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·December 24, 2022·5 min read

When Elders Can’t Hear Words at a Noisy Holiday Gathering, Too Many Brain Cells May Be Firing at Once

Older mice were less capable than younger mice at "turning off" certain actively firing neurons when exposed to ambient noise. The result causes a fuzzy soundscape that makes it difficult for the brain to focus on one type of sound and filter out other surrounding sounds.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·September 12, 2022·5 min read

Exercise Hormone Halts Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms

Irisin, a hormone secreted into the blood during high endurance and aerobic exercise, reduces levels of alpha-synuclein and restores movement in mouse models of Parkinson's disease.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·August 24, 2022·4 min read

Psychedelics May Lessen Fear of Death and Dying, Similar to Feelings Reported by Those Who’ve Had Near Death Experiences

Both those who experienced a natural near-death experience and those who had a near-death experience while taking psychedelics report less fear of death and a lasting, spiritual positive experience.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·May 27, 2022·5 min read

Sugar-Studded Protein Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

Glycan, a special sugar protein, appears to play a significant role in the development of Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 20, 2022·5 min read

Brain Mechanism Tied to Age-Related Memory Loss Discovered

Researchers have identified a mechanism that occurs within the CA3 region of the hippocampus that appears to be responsible for a common type of age-related memory loss.

Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·April 30, 2022·3 min read

Blind People Remember Language Better Than Sighted People Do

A new study reveals blind people remember speech and language better than sighted people. Researchers say blind people use language as a mental tool to remember information.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 10, 2022·4 min read

Unscrambling Our Memories in the Wake of COVID-19

The repetitive nature of days we faced during the COVID-19 lockdowns may have made our memories and time perception murky. Researchers report on how COVID-19 has impacted our memory, causing a pandemic memory fog.

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Johns Hopkins University

Tiny Thermoelectric Device Restores Thermal Perception in Phantom Limb

Echoes of Absence: Study Suggests We Can ‘Hear’ Silence

New Gel Treatment Wipes Out Deadly Brain Cancer in Mice – Offers Hope For Defeating Glioblastoma in Humans

Brain Drain: Common Infections Tied to Cognitive Decline

Hearing Loss Linked to Dementia in Older Adults

When Elders Can’t Hear Words at a Noisy Holiday Gathering, Too Many Brain Cells May Be Firing at Once

Exercise Hormone Halts Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms

Psychedelics May Lessen Fear of Death and Dying, Similar to Feelings Reported by Those Who’ve Had Near Death Experiences

Sugar-Studded Protein Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

Brain Mechanism Tied to Age-Related Memory Loss Discovered

Blind People Remember Language Better Than Sighted People Do

Unscrambling Our Memories in the Wake of COVID-19

Jamais Vu: When the Familiar Turns Eerily New

New Tools Illuminate Myelin Growth in Infants

From Vinyl to Visions: Fruit Flies Showcase Decision-Making Prowess

Jellyfish Show Remarkable Learning Skills

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