Month: February 2023

Sunshine Vitamin Shield Against Sorrow

Bathing in the cheerful rays of the sun, our bodies produce a power potion known as vitamin D. Just as this golden elixir nourishes our bones, it seems to have an unexpected defense: shielding against sorrow. Imagine a shield that can protect us from the darkness of despair and keep us resilient in the face […]

Published on February 2, 2023

Optimizing Parameters for Enhanced Neural Decoding Systems

Designing a neural decoding system is like crafting a recipe with many ingredients. One crucial step is finding the right combination of parameters to achieve the desired outcome. Just as a chef adjusts the amount of salt and spices to create the perfect flavor, scientists fine-tune various parameters in real-time neural decoding systems to optimize […]

Published on February 2, 2023

Unlocking the Power of Noise in Synaptic Plasticity

Imagine that the brain is like a party where different neural populations are interacting and communicating with each other. In order for these populations to change and adapt, their connections need to be flexible. That’s where synaptic plasticity comes in. It refers to the ability of synapses, the junctions between neurons, to strengthen or weaken […]

Published on February 2, 2023