Imagine a world where sugar not only tastes good, but also affects your brain! Well, that’s exactly what D-ribose does to rodents. In a systematic review and meta-analysis, scientists investigated the impact of different doses of D-ribose on cognition in these furry creatures. Turns out, the results were inconsistent, much like trying to predict how […]
Published on November 9, 2022
Just as we need multiple ingredients to make a delicious lasagna, researchers need comprehensive models to understand cognitive performance. In this study, scientists aimed to develop a cognitive index for learning that could account for age-related changes in cognitive function and sleep-wake cycles. By using a maze-based test called the Barnes maze and monitoring the […]
Published on November 9, 2022
Just like a detective searching for clues, scientists are on the hunt for reliable indicators to evaluate Parkinson’s disease. In a recent study, researchers focused on oculomotor performance, the coordination of eye movements, in newly diagnosed, drug-naïve patients. By comparing the oculomotor abilities of Parkinson’s patients, essential tremor patients, and healthy controls, they discovered that […]
Published on November 9, 2022