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      FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
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      Brain Stimulation Aids Walking Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury

      Researchers have identified the lateral hypothalamus (LH) as a key brain region for walking recovery in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients, demonstrating that deep brain stimulation (DBS) can significantly enhance mobility and autonomy. Unlike traditional DBS applications, targeting the LH promotes long-term neurological improvements, even when stimulation is off. A clinical trial showed dramatic outcomes in participants, with restored walking ability and improved daily independence.
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      This shows a person using a tens machine.
      FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
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      TENS Nerve Stimulation Ease Long Covid Pain and Fatigue

      A new study demonstrates that a wearable Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) device can significantly reduce pain, fatigue, and mobility issues in people with long COVID. Participants using the active TENS device reported 26.1% greater pain relief and improved walking performance compared to a placebo group after four weeks of daily use.
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      FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience
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      3D RNA Imaging Revolutionizes Brain Research

      Researchers have developed TRISCO, a cutting-edge microscopy method that enables 3D RNA analysis in whole, intact mouse brains without slicing them into sections. TRISCO reveals RNA molecules’ spatial distribution, providing unprecedented insights into the brain’s complex structure and function.
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      This shows a robotic arm.
      FeaturedNeuroscience
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      Robots Trained by Video: A Leap Toward Autonomous Surgery

      For the first time, a robot has been trained to perform surgical procedures by watching videos of expert surgeons, marking a leap forward in robotic surgery. This breakthrough in "imitation learning" means that robots can learn complex tasks without needing to be programmed for every individual movement. By training on surgical footage, the robot replicated procedures with skill comparable to human surgeons, demonstrating its ability to adapt and even correct its actions autonomously.
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      FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
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      App Shows Promise in Reducing Depression by Curbing Rumination

      A new digital health intervention, developed over a decade of research, uses a gamified app to help reduce depressive symptoms by disrupting ruminative thought patterns. The app, which features five mini-games, encourages users to progress through thoughts more flexibly, aiming to break negative cycles. In an 8-week trial, participants who used the app reported faster symptom improvement compared to those who didn’t. These benefits persisted up to four weeks after the study, suggesting long-lasting effects.
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