Month: February 2023

Cracking the Code of Neuropathic Pain: Predicting Nerve Speed Changes

Imagine trying to predict the speed of a runner based on their training regime and shoe choice. That’s exactly what scientists are trying to do with neuropathic pain. In a recent study, researchers sought to decode the fluctuations in propagation speed that occur in stimulated peripheral nerves during pain. They discovered that by examining certain […]

Published on February 6, 2023

Slow Start for New Alzheimer’s Drug Shown to Curb Cognitive Decline

The race against Alzheimer’s has a new player: the first drug to show promise at slowing cognitive decline. But don’t get too excited just yet. We’ll have to wait a bit longer before most patients can access this groundbreaking treatment. Why the delay? Well, it seems that insurance coverage is being a bit of a […]

Published on February 6, 2023

Unlocking Semantic Alignment: How Conversation Shapes Language

Have you ever had to clarify what someone meant when they said something vague? It turns out that when it comes to language, we adapt and align our interpretations with those of our conversation partners. This phenomenon, known as semantic alignment, has been previously observed with terms like quantifiers and uncertainty expressions. However, researchers wanted […]

Published on February 5, 2023