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Scientists Find The Source Of A Mysterious Brain Wave That Could Boost Memory And Creativity

Posted in Medicine, Software on 23rd Jul, 2023
by Alex Muller

The study adds to a recent trend that explores brain waves as a novel route for treating difficult neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's and stroke.

All Animal Intelligence Was Shaped By Just Five Leaps In Brain Evolution

Posted in Science on 23rd Jul, 2023
by Alex Muller

These five transitions help us make sense of our place among the stunning diversity of animal intelligences.

Could CRISPR gene therapy help treat Alzheimer's disease?

Posted in Medicine on 21st Jul, 2023
by Alex Muller

Once the DNA is cut, scientists can replace faulty genes with a healthy one, remove problematic genes or even introduce new genes altogether.

New Alzheimer's drugs offer hope for bleak diagnosis but remain out of reach in UK

Posted in Medicine on 20th Jul, 2023
by Alex Muller

Estimates by Alzheimer's Research UK and Alzheimer's Society suggest 720,000 people in the UK would meet the treatment criteria used in the clinical trials of lecanemab and donanemab. But they need a diagnosis the NHS just can't deliver.

Most blood pressure meds found to reduce frequency of migraine headaches

Posted in Medicine on 27th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller

A new study by researchers at The George Institute for Global Health in Sydney, Australia, has found that almost all classes of antihypertensives have some ability to reduce the frequency of headaches in migraine sufferers.