Study Finds Schizophrenia Gene Linked to Cognitive Impairment
Summary: SETD1A, a gene linked to schizophrenia, impairs dendritic growth and branching and reduces dendritic spine density. Restoring normal SETD1A expression in…
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Lifestyle Changes Could Slow Inherited Frontotemporal Dementia
Summary: People with a genetic predisposition to frontotemporal dementia (FTD) may preserve function and show resilience to the disease by maintaining regular…
New Sensor Could Enable Brain-Controlled Robots
Summary: Researchers have developed a new dry EEG sensor design capable of measuring brain activity through hair and across curved scalp surfaces,…
Right-Sided DBS for Parkinson’s: Preserves Speech
Summary: A recent study indicates that unilateral deep brain stimulation (DBS) confined to the right hemisphere can improve motor symptoms in people…
Study Links Gene Mutation to Psychiatric Disorders
Summary: Researchers have confirmed a connection between a specific genetic mutation and several major psychiatric disorders. Source: University of Edinburgh. Brain imaging…
What Drives the Human Mind If Not Consciousness
Summary: Researchers offer fresh insight into human consciousness, arguing that we do not consciously choose our feelings or thoughts; rather, we simply…
Hunger Hormone Ghrelin Primes the Brain for PTSD, Study Finds
About a dozen years ago, researchers identified ghrelin as a hormone that stimulates appetite. Known as the “hunger hormone,” ghrelin quickly became…
Teaching Robots Social Skills to Improve Human-Robot Interaction
Summary: Equipping robots with social reasoning can make human-robot interaction smoother and more predictable, say MIT researchers. Source: MIT Robots can already…
Decoding Brain Data with WWII Enigma Codebreaking Techniques
Summary: Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania apply cryptographic methods to decode motor neuron activity and predict limb movements. Source: University of…
How to Use Memory Techniques to Follow Through on Intentions
Summary: Linking simple, easy-to-overlook tasks to distinctive, attention-grabbing cues encountered at the right place and time can significantly improve follow-through, according to…
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