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Imagine you have two detectives investigating a crime. One is a human detective who has years of experience and the other is a rookie detective who has only read crime novels. They are both given a passage to read and are asked to determine what one of the characters knows. Surprisingly, the rookie detective does […]
Imagine the hypothalamus as the conductor of the sleep orchestra, making sure all the musicians (in this case, various brain regions) are playing in perfect harmony. In amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), this conductor is not performing its job properly, leading to sleep disruptions. Recent research suggests that the hypothalamus, responsible for sleep-wake regulation, could be […]
Imagine your brain is like a car engine, constantly running and keeping you on the move. But what if certain things in your life prevent your engine from firing on all cylinders? According to a recent study, it seems that digital exclusion, specifically the absence of mobile payments and WeChat use, may hinder cognitive function […]
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