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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.

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·January 24, 2023·4 min read

Common Panic Response Can Desensitize Body to Temperature Changes

Panic-induced hyperventilation can reduce our ability to respond to environmental threats as it desensitizes body temperature to change.

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·December 12, 2022·4 min read

Unraveling the Secrets of a Good Night’s Sleep

Researchers have identified a pathway that leads to the phosphorylation of HDAC4, helping to promote sleep.

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·November 28, 2022·4 min read

Cell Organization in the Hippocampus Matters for Memory Formation

Fear memories are formed when cells in the hippocampus form discrete clusters and sleep is important to the stability of these clusters.

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·July 22, 2022·3 min read

Making Sense of Socially Enhanced Aggression in the Brain

Study reveals the lateral habenula plays a critical role in the priming of aggression in male mice.

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·July 19, 2022·3 min read

Autism-Related Mutations Inhibit Export of Key Protein From Endoplasmic Reticulum

Study finds an autism-related genetic mutation increases splicing errors and induces endoplasmic reticulum stress by activating the unfolded protein response.

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·June 15, 2022·4 min read

Drawing a Better Picture of Global Cognition in Older Adults

Global cognition can be estimated in older adults by automatically analyzing key drawing features while performing a drawing test using a tablet and digital pen.

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·May 27, 2022·3 min read

Turn up the Beat! Groovy Rhythm Improves Cognitive Ability in Music Lovers

Groove music can enhance executive function and associated brain activity in those who are familiar with the music.

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·December 8, 2021·3 min read

Findings Challenge Previous Theories About the Relationship Between Two Elements of Consciousness

When the perception of bodily self-consciousness is distorted, the recovery of body ownership can be predicted by different kinds of memories.

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·December 6, 2021·4 min read

A Ten-Minute Run Can Boost Brain Processing

A ten-minute run increases activation of the bilateral prefrontal cortex, improving mood and cognitive function.

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·November 18, 2021·4 min read

Brain Stimulation Could Help You Decide When to Give Up

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can be used to modulate brain rhythms and cognitive behaviors related to "giving up" during problem-solving tasks.