Month: August 2022

The Magical Connection Between Age and Walking Adaptation

Just like performance in a magical act, walking adaptation is affected by age. As we grow older, the strength of the signals from our brain to our leg muscles decreases during walking, resulting in reduced adaptation compared to younger adults. Scientists conducted a study to explore how the contribution of these signals, known as corticospinal […]

Published on August 18, 2022

Unlocking Alzheimer’s Mysteries with Plasma Biomarkers

Imagine if you had a superpower that could accurately diagnose and predict the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Well, scientists have discovered a way to do just that using plasma biomarkers! In a study involving Chinese individuals with probable Alzheimer’s disease dementia, researchers examined plasma β-amyloid, tau, neurodegeneration biomarkers, and inflammatory factors. They found that the […]

Published on August 18, 2022

Why heat makes us sleepy

Ever wonder why a hot day makes you want to curl up and snooze? Neurobiologists have discovered that fruit flies have a built-in nap time in the middle of the day. Much like how our bodies regulate temperature, these flies have a ‘thermometer’ circuit that kicks in when temperature rises. It’s like when you feel […]

Published on August 18, 2022