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Imagine cooking up a complex thought using a recipe book of primitive concepts. That’s the idea behind the ‘language of thought’ theory, which suggests that our mental representations are like ingredients that can be combined to create new thoughts. Some have argued that this theory is impossible to implement in the brain, but new research […]
Imagine you have a trusty enzyme in your body called ALDH2 that helps break down alcohol and other harmful substances. But what if this enzyme had a small mutation? Well, in East Asians, about 8% of the population has a common ALDH2 mutation called ALDH2*2. And guess what? This mutation has been linked to a […]
Imagine being able to detect Alzheimer’s disease just by listening to someone speak. Researchers have reviewed the potential of using spontaneous speech as a non-invasive and cost-effective method for detecting this debilitating condition. In Alzheimer’s patients, language skills deteriorate, making speech an insightful tool for diagnosis. This review paper dives into the technologies used for […]
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