Imagine you’re an artist trying to paint a tiny target on a moving canvas. It’s challenging to stay focused and keep your brush strokes consistent, right? Well, the same goes for micromagnetic stimulation (μMS) technology, which aims to precisely activate specific neurons in the brain. However, achieving consistent and focal neural activation has been a […]
Published on February 2, 2023
Imagine a tightrope walker trying to maintain their balance as gusts of wind grow stronger. That’s similar to what happens with dynamic balance in Parkinson’s disease (PD). A recent study looked at the evolution of dynamic balance impairment throughout the course of PD, and how it relates to dopamine depletion in the brain. The researchers […]
Published on February 2, 2023
In the world of Alzheimer’s disease, the protein aquaporin-4 (AQP4) is like a traffic cop directing the flow of fluid in the brain. However, in the case of Alzheimer’s, this traffic cop gets lost and can’t do its job properly. Enter moxibustion, like a GPS for AQP4! Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese therapy that involves […]
Published on February 2, 2023