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·February 28, 2020·4 min read

‘Surfing attack’ hacks Siri, Google with ultrasonic waves

Ultrasound can propagate through solid surfaces and activate voice recognition systems, allowing the person who initiates the attack to also hear the phone's response. Out of 17 different phone models tested, 15 were vulnerable to ultrasonic wave attacks.

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·March 10, 2018·4 min read

3D Mapping Babies’ Brains

A new 3D imaging method allows researchers to measure brain growth and folding patterns in a baby's brain during the third trimester of pregnancy.

Image shows a close up look at a synapse.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·March 24, 2017·5 min read

A Closer Look at a Living Nerve Synapse

A new, custom built microscope allows neuroscientists a closer look at the detailed workings of a synapse.

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·June 2, 2018·4 min read

Act Fast to Pay Attention

A new study sheds light on how priming may influence our attention to details.

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·January 16, 2021·5 min read

Acute Itching in Eczema Patients Linked to Environmental Allergens

Those with eczema who produce immunoglobulin E in response to environmental allergens are more likely to experience chronic and acute itching.

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·August 11, 2020·5 min read

Aging Memories May Not Be ‘Worse,’ Just ‘Different’

Aging may alter neural processes for remembering continuous real-world experiences and segmenting memories.

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·April 9, 2018·6 min read

ALS and FTD Share Genetic Link

A new study links common genetic variants to both ALS and frontotemporal dementia. The findings could help in the development of treatment strategies for both disorders, researchers report.

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·December 6, 2017·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Damage Reduced with Compound that Targets APOE Gene: Mouse Study

Researchers from WUSTL have identified a compound that targets APOE in mouse brains and which protects against Alzheimer's disease. The APOE4 genetic variant increases the risk of people developing Alzheimer's disease. The findings offer new possible avenues of treating the disease in humans.

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·October 9, 2017·7 min read

Alzheimer’s Gene Poses Both Risks and Benefits

A new study from researchers at WUSTL reveals the TREM2 gene can have both positive and negative implications for the development of Alzheimer's disease and neuroinflammation.

a brain linked to the heart by a DNA strand

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·November 12, 2018·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Genetically Linked to Cardiovascular Disease

Researchers have identified specific points on chromosome 11 that increase the risks of developing both cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's. The study reports managing cholesterol and triglyceride levels could help to reduce Alzheimer's risk.

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·August 23, 2018·4 min read

Alzheimer’s May Soon Be Predicted During Eye Exams

According to researchers, it may soon be possible to diagnose Alzheimer's disease during a simple eye exam. The study reports those with elevated amyloid and tau levels have significant thinning at the center of the retina.

This shows amyloid beta, tau and microglia

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·June 24, 2019·4 min read

Alzheimer’s missing link ID’d, answering what tips brain’s decline

Study in mice and humans reveals reinforcing the activity of microglia could slow, or potentially halt, the proliferation of Tau tangles in Alzheimer's disease.

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