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Imagine if we could use virtual reality to reveal the hidden mysteries of the brain! Well, scientists have done just that with neurodegenerative dementias. By creating virtual brain simulations, they were able to uncover specific parameters in Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia that were previously unknown. These simulations allowed them to compare the brain networks […]
Sarcopenia is an age-related, involuntary loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in elderly adults. To date, no effective cures for sarcopenia and AD are available. Physical and cognitive impairments are two major causes of disability in the elderly population, which severely decrease their quality […]
Imagine you’re trying to solve a complex puzzle. You have two options: rely on your keen observation skills to spot patterns and make educated guesses, or meticulously plan your moves ahead of time, considering all possible outcomes. Which approach is more effective? Van Opheusden et al. shed light on this quandary in the fields of […]
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