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Failing Sense of Smell Might Be Alzheimer's Warning
Posted in Science on 18th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
As the ability to identify odors goes, so does mental ability, researchers say.
Reprogramming neurons and rewiring the brain
Posted in Science on 17th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
A new way to fix defective neural communication in psychiatric and neurodevelopmental diseases, such as schizophrenia and autism.
Experimental drug targeting Alzheimer's disease shows anti-aging effects
Posted in Medicine on 14th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
"If proven safe and effective for Alzheimer's, the anti-aging effect of J147 would be a benefit". The team aims to begin human trials next year.
Eating sweet food forms memories that may control eating habits
Posted in Science on 14th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
Neurons in the dorsal hippocampus, the part of the brain that is critical for episodic memory, are activated by consuming sweets.
Researchers create synthetic synapse that could lead to more intelligent machines
Posted in Hardware on 12th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
Scientists have reported the development of a first-of-its-kind synthetic synapse that mimics the plasticity of the human brain.