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Imagine that your brain is like a bustling city, filled with electrical signals that power your thoughts and actions. Just like a well-coordinated city, your brain relies on synchronization between different regions to function properly. In a recent study, scientists examined the electrical activity in the prefrontal region of the brain using EEG and event-related […]
Imagine you’re lost in a maze, feeling anxious and unsure of which way to turn. Now imagine finding a secret door that leads to a peaceful garden, instantly calming your nerves. In a similar way, scientists have discovered that activating VTAVgat neurons in the brains of APP/PS1 mice can alleviate anxiety caused by acute social […]
Ischemic stroke, a type of stroke that can result in high mortality and disability, is explored through the lens of anoikis – a form of programmed cell death that disrupts improper cell growth. While research on the role of anoikis in immune response has emerged, its specific relationship to the development of ischemic stroke remains […]
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