Month: May 2022

Exploring the Effects of Methamphetamine on Dopamine Function

Imagine you have a brand new camera that can capture photos in a completely different way. This camera, called neuromelanin-sensitive magnetic resonance imaging (NM-MRI), can indirectly measure the brain’s dopamine function. In a recent study, researchers used NM-MRI to investigate what happens to dopamine levels in the brain after acute methamphetamine (MA) exposure. They found […]

Published on May 30, 2022

Machine Learning on Single-Channel EEGs: Revealing Cognitive Decline in Seniors!

Imagine you’re trying to bake a cake, but you only have one ingredient to work with. Fortunately, that single ingredient turns out to be the key to unlocking the mysteries of cognitive decline in seniors! In this study, researchers used machine learning techniques on data collected from seniors performing an auditory cognitive assessment with a […]

Published on May 30, 2022

Monkeypox Poses Moderate Risk: Global Health Alert!

Just like a mischievous monkey that can spread chaos in the animal kingdom, monkeypox is causing concern in the global public health arena. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared it a ‘moderate risk’ to overall public health at a global level. Monkeypox cases have been reported in countries where the disease is not typically […]

Published on May 30, 2022