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Imagine your brain as a highway system, with axons as the roads connecting different regions. Just like how road maintenance ensures smooth traffic flow, the brain has its own maintenance crew to keep the axons in good shape. Unfortunately, with age, this crew starts slacking off and the axons become less efficient, leading to cognitive […]
Imagine a bustling city, where hardworking street cleaners tirelessly sweep and collect trash to keep the streets clean and free from clutter. In the brain, microglia serve as these dedicated street cleaners, constantly on the lookout for any cellular waste or debris that could harm the delicate network of neurons. A recent study delves into […]
Imagine your eyes are detectives, searching for clues about the health of your brain. Scientists have discovered that by tracking eye movements during visual tasks, they can detect early signs of cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Just like detectives following a trail, researchers recorded the patterns of gaze exploration and pupil size changes […]
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