Cognitive Science

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Fatigue in Parkinson’s Disease: Exploring its Impact on Patients

Imagine being a marathon runner who never gets a break. Fatigue in Parkinson’s disease is like that never-ending race. In a recent study, researchers aimed to understand the prevalence, evolution, characteristics, and influence of fatigue on patients with Parkinson’s disease over two years. They found that 36.8% of the patients experienced fatigue, which was associated […]

Published on March 12, 2023

Unleashing RabGGTB: A Gateway to Treat ALS in Mice

Imagine you have a door to access a secret room in your house. Well, RabGGTB functions as the key to unlock the potential treatment for ALS in mice! ALS is a devastating disease that affects motor neurons, causing paralysis. Researchers used adeno-associated virus injections to enhance the expression of RabGGTB in the spinal cord of […]

Published on March 12, 2023

White matter and gray matter changes related to cognition in community populations

Imagine trying to put together a jigsaw puzzle without seeing the picture on the box. That’s what scientists are doing as they try to understand how changes in our brain structure impact our cognitive abilities. In a recent study, researchers examined 995 individuals from a community-based population to investigate the link between white matter integrity, […]

Published on March 12, 2023