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University of Alberta

·October 23, 2022·4 min read

Social Robots Have Potential to Supplement Stuttering Treatment

Social interaction robots show promise in helping those who stutter to improve their speech fluency and communication confidence.

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Neuroscience

·December 15, 2023·4 min read

Unveiling the Dark Genome: LINE-1’s Role in Disease

A new study illuminated a part of the "dark genome," specifically focusing on LINE-1, a genetic element linked to various diseases and aging. Researchers have provided the first high-resolution images and structural details of LINE-1, an "ancient genetic parasite" with about 100 active copies in each person.

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·April 13, 2020·4 min read

Remdesivir effective against a key enzyme of coronavirus that causes COVID-19

Remdesivir, a drug initially developed to fight Ebola and currently being fast-tracked into trials for COVID-19, is highly effective at stopping the replication mechanism of coronavirus. The drug tricks the virus by mimicking its building blocks, causing the inhibitor to get incorporated repeatedly, and preventing replication of SARS-CoV-2.

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Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 13, 2019·3 min read

How a protein in your brain could protect against Alzheimer’s disease

White blood cells in the brain are regulated by the CD33 protein. CD33 decreases the likelihood that a person will develop Alzheimer's disease.

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·November 28, 2018·3 min read

Wriggly, Giggle, Puffball: What Makes Some Words Funny?

Researchers identify the top ten funniest words in the English language and determine there are two main kinds of predictors for the funniness of the words; those related to the form and those related to the word's meaning.

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·February 16, 2017·4 min read

Solving the Puzzle of Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study reports a compound by the name of AC253 may inhibit amyloid beta.

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·August 21, 2020·3 min read

Nicotine Withdrawal in Zebrafish Offers Clues to Human Addiction

The way zebrafish respond to repeated exposure and withdrawal from nicotine mirrors more complex human responses during withdrawal.

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 21, 2019·3 min read

How background noise affects brain activity

Researchers noted alterations in brain activity during cognitive tasks when playing outdoor sounds in the background. Findings shed light on how the environment affects how we perceive the world around us and how we tune out to background noises.

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·August 29, 2019·3 min read

Seeing it both ways: Visual perspective in memory

How we recall our memories, either through first-person perspective or as an observer, can affect the vividness and potency of the memory. Remembering an event in first-person perspective can make the memory stronger.

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·December 20, 2019·3 min read

Your DNA is not your destiny, or a good predictor of your health

A new study reports diseases such as cancers, Alzheimer's disease, and diabetes may have a genetic contribution of 5-10% at most.

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·April 10, 2019·3 min read

Aging gracefully: Study identifies factors for healthy memory at any age

Older adults who have higher levels of education, embark on more social activities and stay cognitively active have a slower rate of cognitive decline than those who engage in less self-maintenance and social activities.