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·October 23, 2023·3 min read

Virtual Reality Generates Cold Sensations Without Real Temperature Shifts

Researchers have created a groundbreaking non-contact technology to simulate cold sensations in virtual reality, maintaining consistent skin temperatures. By combining cold airflow and light, they induce cold sensations without actual temperature shifts.

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·September 22, 2023·3 min read

Coffee Component Boosts Memory

Trigonelline (TG), a compound in coffee and certain vegetables, is believed to improve cognitive decline in aging. Researchers administered TG to aging mice, noting enhancements in spatial learning and memory.

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·September 15, 2023·3 min read

Detecting Depression: A 1-Minute EEG Test Reveals Mood Shifts

Depression, a challenging condition to diagnose early, may now be detected more promptly using a simple 1-minute Electroencephalogram (EEG) test at home. This study revealed a relationship between EEG results and the severity of participants' depressive moods over several weeks.

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·July 25, 2023·4 min read

Light Exercise Enhances Executive Function

Researchers have discovered that mild forms of exercise, like walking, can improve mood and enhance the brain's executive function. The key to this improvement lies in our eyes - or more precisely, our pupils.

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·July 21, 2023·4 min read

Mathematical Tool Simplifies Neural Activity Visualization

Researchers have developed an innovative technique that simplifies the visualization of brain activity patterns during daily experiences. This method utilizes state-space analysis, a method that disentangles complex, mixed neuronal activity into separate components, creating more straightforward visualizations.

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·July 19, 2023·4 min read

Mild Exercise Boosts Cognitive Function in Older Adults

Regular mild exercise can enhance cognitive function in older adults, according to a recent study. The research discovered that low-intensity cycling three times a week for three months significantly improved the executive function of older adults, particularly those aged 68-78.

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·May 26, 2023·4 min read

In Decision Making Past Wins Shape Future Choices

Researchers established a model, termed "dynamic prospect theory," which more accurately portrays human and monkey decision-making under uncertainty. In the study, 70 participants were asked to choose between two lotteries with varying reward sizes, probabilities, and risks.

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·April 2, 2023·4 min read

Keeping Time: Understanding the Master Clock in the Brain

Study reveals a novel molecular pathway that helps to control homeostasis and sleep rhythms in the brain.

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·February 14, 2023·4 min read

Watch Your Step: Balance Ability Predicts Cognitive Impairment

Researchers have developed a new method that can predict a person's risk of cognitive decline based on how well they can balance.

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·January 27, 2023·4 min read

Predicting Dementia Using Neural Network Characteristics

Alterations in the cerebral neural network could function as a biomarker for the early diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, and Lewy Body dementia.