Cognitive Science

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Uncovering the Brain’s Role in Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s Disease

Imagine trying to walk on a narrow path, but every few steps, your feet feel glued to the ground, making it nearly impossible to move forward. This is similar to what individuals with freezing of gait (FoG) experience in Parkinson’s disease (PD). A recent study sought to delve into the cortical mechanisms that contribute to […]

Published on March 8, 2023

A Quick and Reliable Method for Understanding Estradiol’s Impact on Surface Receptor Movements

Imagine you’re studying a magical potion called estradiol, which can have incredibly fast and powerful effects on certain receptors in our bodies. But here’s the problem: we don’t fully understand how it works! That’s where scientists come in. They want to uncover the secrets of estradiol’s non-classical actions by looking closely at receptor dynamics – […]

Published on March 8, 2023

Ginkgo biloba and donepezil combo shows promise in treating Alzheimer’s

Imagine a superhero duo teaming up to fight the nefarious villain known as Alzheimer’s disease. In this case, the duo consists of ginkgo biloba preparations and donepezil hydrochloride. A systematic review and meta-analysis of 18 randomized controlled trials were conducted to determine the effectiveness and safety of this powerful combination. The analysis revealed that the […]

Published on March 7, 2023