Month: March 2022

A Neuro-Computational Model for Discrete-Continuous Dual-Task Process

Imagine you’re juggling two tasks at once – tracking the movement of a moving object while listening to a sound. This study explores the brain’s ability to handle such dual-task situations by conducting an experiment using a computer-based task that involved simultaneously tracking objects with a mouse and identifying auditory cues. The results showed that […]

Published on March 29, 2022

The Copper-Iron Connection: Impact on Cognitive Decline

Imagine the brain is like a complex machine with different parts working together. In this study, scientists explored the connection between copper, iron, and global cognition in older adults. They found that low copper levels in the blood were linked to Alzheimer’s disease or cognitive decline, even within the normal range. Interestingly, iron played a […]

Published on March 29, 2022

Report: Scientists Seek to Make a ‘Self-Spreading’ Vaccine

In the quest for widespread immunity, scientists are developing a revolutionary approach to vaccines. Similar to a chain reaction, these ‘self-spreading vaccines’ have the potential to effortlessly spread from vaccinated individuals to those who have not yet received the vaccine. It’s like having an army of mini-vaccine distributors inside our bodies, constantly searching for unvaccinated […]

Published on March 29, 2022