Month: April 2023

Using Vision Transformers to Predict MCI to AD Progression

Imagine trying to catch a train. If you wait until the train is already at the station, it’s too late! The same goes for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Most diagnoses happen when the disease is already advanced, missing the ideal window for treatment. That’s where mild cognitive impairment (MCI) comes in. It’s like a middle ground […]

Published on April 13, 2023

Clusterin/apolipoprotein J, its isoforms and Alzheimer’s disease

Just as a versatile actor can play many different roles, the protein clusterin, also known as apolipoprotein J, has been found to have various functions in the brain. Recent research has investigated the link between clusterin and Alzheimer’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that affects memory and cognitive function. Like a chameleon adapting to its surroundings, […]

Published on April 13, 2023

Do Backward Associations Have Anything to Say About Language?

Like cracking a secret code, researchers delve into the relationship between backward associations and language development in infants. This study challenges the idea that early word learning is linked to the ability to form bidirectional associations – a phenomenon previously believed to be unique to humans. By examining the cognitive processes involved in backward associations, […]

Published on April 13, 2023