AI SummaryEarly-stage clinical studies have found that 40-hertz sensory stimulation was well-tolerated, with no serious adverse effects and produced neurological and behavioral benefits among participants with Alzheimer’s disease. The studies are preliminary and more extensive research is needed to determine the efficacy of 40-hertz sensory stimulation as a potential therapeutic for Alzheimer’s.A pair of early-stage… Continue reading Small studies of 40-hertz sensory stimulation confirm safety, suggest Alzheimer’s benefits
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How touch dampens the brain’s response to painful stimuli
AI SummaryResearchers at MIT’s McGovern Institute for Brain Research have observed how touch can alleviate pain in mice, offering a deeper understanding of the relationship between pain and touch and potential insights into chronic pain in humans. The researchers found that whisker movement, which activates touch receptors in mice’s faces, altered their responses to painful… Continue reading How touch dampens the brain’s response to painful stimuli
Study: Zebrafish are smarter than we thought
AI SummaryA study from MIT and Harvard University reveals that zebrafish are able to use visual information to create 3D maps of their environment, challenging previous assumptions about their cognitive abilities. The researchers found that zebrafish can navigate around obstacles while escaping predators, suggesting that they possess more sophisticated cognitive skills than previously believed. This… Continue reading Study: Zebrafish are smarter than we thought