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Just like a ship entering uncharted waters, women going through menopause may face some unexpected neurological challenges, including cognitive decline. Luckily, scientists have been digging deep into the mysteries of the menopausal brain by using MRI technology to discover how hormonal changes impact the brain’s structure and cognitive abilities. This structured review takes us on […]
Imagine you’re trying to make sense of a jigsaw puzzle that keeps changing its pieces and colors. It’s a tough task, but your brain is up for the challenge! In a similar way, the ventral visual processing hierarchy of the cortex handles the complex job of perceiving objects under different conditions and learning how to […]
Imagine you’re at an all-you-can-eat buffet. Just with one glance, you quickly count the plates of food on the table – that’s subitizing! But as the table gets bigger, you need to estimate the number of plates because it’s too much to count exactly. Now, what if there’s a sweet spot where you can use […]
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