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Imagine you’re a detective investigating different cases of neurodegenerative diseases. You comes across two cases that both involve cognitive decline and dementia, but the specific symptoms vary. In one case, the patient exhibits irritability at the early stage and apathy at the late stage. In the other case, sleep disturbance is prominent initially, but appetite […]
Imagine your brain as a mystical sequence-creating machine, linking memories and behaviors together like a well-choreographed dance. But how does the brain actually do this? Scientists have proposed various models, but validating them in a living brain is tricky business. However, a recent model for learning in the visual cortex offers a promising solution – […]
It’s like trying to figure out the connection between two puzzle pieces! Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) is a protein that acts similarly to insulin and is involved in various metabolic processes. If there’s less IGF-1 floating around in our bodies, we might be at a greater risk of stroke and have a more challenging recovery. […]
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