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·January 4, 2024·5 min read

Electrical Stimulation Enhances Hypnotizability

Researchers have found that targeted electrical stimulation of the brain can temporarily increase a person's hypnotizability, potentially allowing more individuals to benefit from hypnosis-based therapies for pain relief and other conditions. In a study involving participants with fibromyalgia, electrical stimulation delivered to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex boosted hypnotizability for about an hour.

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·January 2, 2024·10 min read

Synaptic Transistor Mirrors Human Brain Function

Researchers developed a groundbreaking synaptic transistor inspired by the human brain. This device can simultaneously process and store information, mimicking the brain's capacity for higher-level thinking.

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·December 15, 2023·5 min read

Spinal Cord Stimulation Alleviates Phantom Limb Pain in Amputees

Researchers made a significant breakthrough in treating phantom limb pain in lower-limb amputees. Their study demonstrates how spinal cord stimulation, triggered by pressure sensors on a prosthetic foot, can restore sensation in the missing foot and significantly reduce phantom limb pain.

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·December 12, 2023·4 min read

Innovative Brain Cell Chips Unlock New Horizons in Speech Recognition

In a revolutionary study, researchers created a hybrid system called Brainoware, which integrates human brain cell networks, or organoids, with a computer chip. This innovative setup demonstrates capabilities in processing, learning, and memory, and has achieved basic speech recognition skills by decoding audio clips of Japanese vowels.

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·December 12, 2023·7 min read

Novel Nanoparticle Delivery System Targets Alzheimer’s Inflammation

A new study demonstrates a breakthrough in Alzheimer's disease (AD) treatment using lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to deliver small interfering RNA (siRNA) to the brain's microglia. This approach effectively suppresses a protein linked to Alzheimer's-related inflammation.

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·December 11, 2023·4 min read

AI and EEG Transform Silent Thoughts to Text

Researchers created a revolutionary system that can non-invasively convert silent thoughts into text, offering new communication possibilities for people with speech impairments due to illnesses or injuries. The technology uses a wearable EEG cap to record brain activity and an AI model named DeWave to decode these signals into language.

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·December 6, 2023·4 min read

Light Therapy Shines in Treating Alzheimer’s Sleep and Mood Issues

A new study highlights the efficacy of light therapy in enhancing sleep and reducing psycho-behavioral symptoms in Alzheimer’s patients. This non-pharmacological treatment, targeting the brain's sleep modulator, shows significant promise in mitigating apathetic and depressive behaviors, agitation, and aggression commonly associated with Alzheimer’s cognitive decline.

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·December 6, 2023·5 min read

Brain Stimulation Enhances Alzheimer’s Cognitive Function

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) may enhance cognitive function in Alzheimer’s disease patients. The study involved 140 patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s, who received either active or sham tDCS twice daily for up to six weeks.

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·December 6, 2023·2 min read

Brain Stimulation Enhances Memory in Schizophrenia Patients

A new study suggests that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can improve aspects of prospective memory in individuals with schizophrenia. The trial compared 50 schizophrenia patients, split between active and sham rTMS treatments, with 18 healthy controls.

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·December 5, 2023·5 min read

Dopaminergic System Organoid Model Illuminates Parkinson’s and Addiction

Researchers developed a novel organoid model that mimics the human dopaminergic system, providing crucial insights into Parkinson's disease and the impact of chronic cocaine use. This study demonstrates the model's ability to replicate the structure, connectivity, and functionality of the dopaminergic system.

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·December 4, 2023·8 min read

Implant Shows Promise in Restoring Cognitive Function After Brain Injury

A groundbreaking study successfully restored cognitive function in patients with lasting impairments from traumatic brain injuries using deep-brain-stimulation devices. This innovative technique targets the central lateral nucleus in the thalamus to reactivate neural pathways associated with attention and arousal.