Month: June 2022

Unlocking the Secret Patterns of Electric Fish Communication

Just like Morse code or a symphony, weakly electric fish in the Mormyridae family have their own unique language – pulses of electricity! These fascinating creatures use electric pulses to communicate and gather information about their surroundings. The timing of these pulse intervals, known as SPIs, varies depending on the behavior of the fish. Now, […]

Published on June 28, 2022

Gender Differences in Diabetes’ Impact on the Brain and Cognition

Just like how a recipe might affect different ingredients in different ways, diabetes appears to have sex-specific effects on the brain. Recent research explored how diabetes influences brain structure and cognitive function in a group of elderly patients. The findings revealed that women with diabetes were at a higher risk for brain-related abnormalities, such as […]

Published on June 28, 2022

Unlocking New Therapeutic Targets for ALS with AI-Enabled Platform

Imagine you have a treasure map, but instead of X marking the spot, it’s AI technology pointing out potential targets for treating a devastating neurodegenerative disease. That’s exactly what researchers did with PandaOmics, an AI-driven platform, to identify therapeutic candidates for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). By analyzing expression profiles of CNS samples and iPSC-derived motor […]

Published on June 28, 2022