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Human learners uniquely have the ability to spontaneously learn the structure of their native language (or languages), including sounds, words, and grammar. The capacity to learn speech is biologically endowed and human infants are born with a speech-ready brain [1,2]. One facet of this preparedness is a perceptual system that is sensitive to the sensory […]
Imagine a cherry pie, but instead of using one type of cherry, we use a variety of cherries with different tastes and textures. In the same way, this thorough literature review examines the differences in fall patterns among individuals with cognitive disorders. By understanding these variations, we can develop more accurate fall prevention approaches that […]
Imagine you have a recipe for a delicious dish, but you’re missing a key ingredient. In the same way, scientists have been studying Alzheimer’s disease (AD) without fully understanding the role of mitophagy, a process that removes dysfunctional mitochondria. But now, a study has pooled together data from various transcriptomic studies to identify important mitophagy […]
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