Tag: Neuroscience
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Blood Test Shows Promise for Detecting Parkinson’s Before Tremors
Early Biological Signals in the Blood Parkinson’s disease has long been diagnosed after motor symptoms like tremors and stiffness appear. New research, however, suggests that subtle biological changes in the blood long before these symptoms emerge could reveal an imminent diagnosis. If confirmed and scaled, a simple blood test could transform how clinicians approach this…
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Bats’ Remarkable Navigation Strategy: How Echolocation Maps Complex Forests in Real Time
Introduction: The marvel of bat navigation Bats are master navigators, steering through dense forests and cluttered environments at night with astonishing precision. Their secret weapon is biosonar, or echolocation, a rapid exchange of ultrasonic clicks and echoes that creates a dynamic map of the surrounding world. But unlike a simple echo pattern, bats must parse…
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Bats’ Remarkable Navigation Strategy Unveiled
Introduction: Rethinking Night Navigation Bats have long fascinated scientists with their ability to hunt, navigate, and survive in the darkness. While the basics of echolocation – emitting ultrasonic pulses and interpreting echoes – are well known, recent research is shedding light on how these mammals process thousands of overlapping echoes in real time, especially in…
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Modeling and Simulation of Neocortical Micro- and Mesocircuitry: Anatomy (Part I)
Introduction to Neocortical Architecture The neocortex, a hallmark of mammalian cognition, is organized into repeating microcircuits that also integrate into larger mesocircuits. Understanding its anatomy is the first essential step for realistic modeling and simulation. This Part I article–focusing on anatomy–lays the groundwork for data-driven, biophysically detailed models that aim to capture cortical dynamics with…
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How Sleep Quality Shapes Brain Function in Real Time with MEG
Introduction: Sleep Quality and Brain Health in Real Time New research from MYndspan demonstrates how sleep quality directly influences brain function, using clinical-grade magnetoencephalography (MEG) to monitor the brain as people sleep and wake. The findings bridge laboratory data with real-world experiences, showing that even subtle sleep disruption can ripple through neural networks, affecting attention,…
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Modeling and simulation of neocortical micro- and mesocircuitry (Part I, anatomy)
Introduction: Why anatomy matters in neocortical modeling Understanding the cortex begins with its anatomy. The neocortex orchestrates perception, memory, and higher cognitive functions through complex interactions across micro- and mesocircuit scales. In modern computational neuroscience, data-driven, biophysically detailed models rely on accurate anatomical descriptions to simulate realistic dynamics. This Part I (anatomy) sets the foundation…
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MYndspan Explores How Sleep Quality Shapes Brain Function in Real Time With MEG
New Real-Time Insights into Sleep and the Brain Sleep is essential for cognitive performance and daily functioning, but until now, linking everyday sleep quality to immediate changes in brain activity was difficult to observe outside specialized labs. MYndspan is changing that by leveraging clinical-grade magnetoencephalography (MEG) to monitor brain function in real time. The company’s…
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MYndspan Shows Impact of Sleep Quality on Brain Function in Real-Time Using MEG Technology
Introduction: Real-Time Insights with MEG MYndspan is making waves in neuroscience by leveraging clinical-grade magnetoencephalography (MEG) to demonstrate, in real time, how sleep quality shapes brain activity and cognitive performance. The company’s latest findings combine controlled sleep studies with real-world data, offering a window into the immediate neural consequences of disrupted sleep and the brain’s…
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What Super-agers Teach Us About Keeping a Sharp Mind as We Age
Understanding the Super-Ager Phenomenon Super-agers are a small group of older adults who defy typical aging by maintaining exceptional cognitive and memory function well into their senior years. They’re not born with a miracle gene; instead, they often follow a set of daily habits and life patterns that support brain health. The CBC Health series…
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What Super-agers Teach Us About Staying Sharp as We Age
Introduction: Lessons from the super-agers Across studies and real-life stories, a group of older adults known as “super-agers” stand out for maintaining remarkable cognitive clarity well into later years. Their experiences offer practical insights into how anyone can support brain health as they age. Below, we break down the habits and choices linked to sharper…