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·April 28, 2024·5 min read

Tiny Robotic Nerve Cuffs Promise Breakthrough in Neurocare

Researchers developed innovative, flexible devices that can gently wrap around nerve fibers, potentially transforming the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. These tiny, flexible "nerve cuffs" employ soft robotics and flexible electronics to interface with peripheral nerves without causing damage.

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·April 17, 2024·5 min read

AI Revolutionizes Hunt for Parkinson’s Treatments

Researchers employed AI to fast-track the discovery of treatments for Parkinson's disease. They utilized machine learning techniques to screen millions of compounds and successfully identified five promising candidates that prevent the harmful clumping of alpha-synuclein, a key protein in Parkinson’s pathology.

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·February 27, 2024·6 min read

Imperfect Harmony: Rethinking Pythagoras’ Musical Consonance

New research challenges Pythagoras's ancient theory on musical consonance, revealing our preference for slight imperfections in chords rather than the perfect integer ratios traditionally associated with beautiful music. The study highlights how the mathematical relationships deemed crucial for a chord's beauty disappear with instruments unfamiliar to Western traditions, such as the Javanese gamelan's bonang.

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·February 6, 2024·6 min read

Brain’s Method for Preserving Cognition in Aging Revealed

A groundbreaking study uncovered the brain's remarkable ability to compensate for age-related decline by activating additional regions to maintain cognitive performance. This research demonstrates that older adults can indeed enhance their task performance through the brain's adaptive recruitment of other areas, particularly the cuneus region, which is not typically associated with the multiple demand network (MDN) involved in fluid intelligence tasks.

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·January 31, 2024·6 min read

Fasting May Reduce Inflammation

Researchers uncovered a new mechanism by which fasting reduces inflammation, a key factor in chronic diseases. Their study reveals that fasting increases blood levels of arachidonic acid, which inhibits the NLRP3 inflammasome, thereby reducing inflammation.

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·January 29, 2024·5 min read

AI-Powered Robot Reads Braille Twice as Fast as Humans

Researchers developed a robotic sensor using artificial intelligence to read braille at a remarkable 315 words per minute with 87% accuracy, surpassing the average human reading speed. This sensor employs machine learning algorithms to interpret braille with high sensitivity, mirroring human-like reading behavior.

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·January 22, 2024·8 min read

Ancient DNA Reveals Secrets of High Modern Alzheimer’s and MS Rates

Researchers have created a vast gene bank from nearly 5,000 ancient humans, offering unprecedented insights into the historical spread of genes and diseases. This groundbreaking study linked the spread of multiple sclerosis (MS) genes to ancient migrations and discovered that genes increasing the risk of diseases like Alzheimer's originated from hunter-gatherers.

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·December 1, 2023·5 min read

Babies Learn Language Best Through Sing-Song Speech, Not Phonetics

New research suggests that parents should use sing-song speech, such as nursery rhymes, with their babies, as it aids language development. Contrary to the belief that phonetic information is the foundation of language, this study reveals that rhythmic speech plays a crucial role in language acquisition during a child's first months.

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·November 27, 2023·6 min read

Pioneering Stem Cell Therapy for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Shows Promise

An international team has conducted a groundbreaking study on stem cell therapy for progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). The therapy, involving the injection of neural stem cells into patients' brains, was found to be safe and potentially effective in preventing further brain damage.

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·November 21, 2023·7 min read

Brain Doesn’t Rewire Itself, but Enhances Existing Abilities

Contrary to popular belief, the brain does not completely rewire itself in response to injury, such as loss of sight or amputation. Researchers argue that the brain enhances or modifies its pre-existing architecture through learning and repetition rather than repurposing regions for new tasks.

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·October 25, 2023·7 min read

Bipolar Disorder Can Be Detected With Blood Test

A novel approach combines an online psychiatric assessment with a blood test to diagnose bipolar disorder, a condition often misdiagnosed as major depressive disorder. This blood test, alongside the digital assessment, can accurately diagnose up to 30% of bipolar disorder cases.

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·October 9, 2023·6 min read

Early Parental Bonds Shape Future Empathy

A new study links early parental bonding with children’s future prosocial behavior, exhibiting kindness and empathy. Utilizing data from over 10,000 people born from 2000-2002, the study illustrates the long-term interplay of early relationships, mental health, and prosociality.

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University of Cambridge

Tiny Robotic Nerve Cuffs Promise Breakthrough in Neurocare

AI Revolutionizes Hunt for Parkinson’s Treatments

Imperfect Harmony: Rethinking Pythagoras’ Musical Consonance

Brain’s Method for Preserving Cognition in Aging Revealed

Fasting May Reduce Inflammation

AI-Powered Robot Reads Braille Twice as Fast as Humans

Ancient DNA Reveals Secrets of High Modern Alzheimer’s and MS Rates

Babies Learn Language Best Through Sing-Song Speech, Not Phonetics

Pioneering Stem Cell Therapy for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Shows Promise

Brain Doesn’t Rewire Itself, but Enhances Existing Abilities

Bipolar Disorder Can Be Detected With Blood Test

Early Parental Bonds Shape Future Empathy

How the Brain Ignores Distractions to Stay Focused

Brain’s Hidden Circuitry for Risk and Reward Uncovered

Spiritual Practices Share a Common Mental Pathway to Deep Bliss

Unlocking Cellular Youth: The Protein That Reverses Aging

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