FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 18, 2022·3 min readHow Coronavirus Triggers Immune Response in BrainStudy reveals how COVID-19's spike protein has a similar effect on the brain's immune cells as it does throughout the rest of the body.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 30, 2020·5 min readExperts warn against malarial drugs as a cure for coronavirusResearchers warn early encouraging signals from small-scale preliminary trials for the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat coronavirus should be taken with caution. Current evidence suggests chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine can not be used as a general treatment for all COVID-19 infections. Researchers say the medications should be restricted for the treatment of COVID-19 patients with pneumonia and high death risk, and only then as part of a clinical trial. The study also points out the negative side effects produced by the anti-malarial drugs and warns that those who need the medication to treat Lupus might not have access to treatment if widespread use for coronavirus occurs. The study reports there is no evidence to support the mass use of chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine to prevent infection from occurring.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 3, 2018·5 min readMan Versus Machine: Who Wins When It Comes to Facial Recognition?Researchers answer the questions of whether artificial intelligence is better at facial recognization than humans. The study found both humans and deep learning algorithms perform with similar levels of accuracy when identifying faces. However, when AI technology is combined with human intelligence, the accuracy attainment levels shot up and better results were achieved than when two facial examiners worked together.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 2, 2018·4 min readChildren With Autism Are Able to Create Imaginary FriendsA new study reveals, contrary to popular belief, children with ASD are able to create imaginary companions. Imaginary friends, researchers argue, are an important feature in a child's emotional development.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 14, 2017·3 min readResearchers Discover Simple Blood Sample Method for Detecting Multiple SclerosisResearchers have developed a new method for testing for multiple sclerosis. Using blood samples, researchers look for lower concentrations of sphingosine and dihydrosphingosine, two compounds linked to the neurodegnerative disease.Read More
