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Scientists Are Working Towards A Unified Theory Of Consciousness

Posted in Medicine, Science on 27th May, 2024
by Alex Muller

By defining multiple aspects of consciousness, immediate responses versus internal thoughts, it’ll be clearer how to explore and compare results from different experiments. For now, the global neuronal workspace theory mostly focuses on the “inner experience” that leads to consciousness, whereas others try to tackle the “outer experience” what we immediately experience.

Your Brain Breaks Its Own DNA To Form Memories That Can Last A Lifetime

Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Apr, 2024
by Alex Muller

"Our findings suggest that inflammation in certain neurons in the brain's hippocampal region is essential for making long-lasting memories."

Alzheimer’s risk associated with stressful life events during childhood and midlife, study finds

Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Apr, 2024
by Alex Muller

It underscores the potential for early interventions that could target specific life periods to reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk.

Beyond Plaques: New Alzheimer's Treatment Pathway Discovered

Posted in Medicine on 3rd Apr, 2024
by Alex Muller

Researchers have discovered that limiting a certain enzyme can have a dramatic impact in protecting against the effects of Alzheimer's disease.

This Gene Increases the Risk of Alzheimer’s. Scientists Finally Know Why

Posted in Medicine, Science on 2nd Apr, 2024
by Alex Muller

"Our findings suggest a link between genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease with microglial lipid droplet accumulation potentially providing therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer's disease," wrote the team in their paper.