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Science-2024 Breakthrough of the Year:The long shot

Science-2024 Breakthrough of the Year:The long shot

An innovative injectable HIV drug, lenacapavir, has shown significant effectiveness in preventing infections, offering a promising new breakthrough in the fight against the virus.

Science-2024 Breakthrough of the Year:The long shot

An innovative injectable HIV drug, lenacapavir, has shown significant effectiveness in preventing infections, offering a promising new breakthrough in the fight against the virus.
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Machine learning enhances brain-machine interface performance

Machine learning enhances brain-machine interface performance

by Cynthia Eller,California Institute of TechnologyOverview of the study’s methodology. Credit:Nature Biomedical Engineering(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41551-024-01297-1Brain–machine inter

Machine learning enhances brain-machine interface performance

by Cynthia Eller,California Institute of TechnologyOverview of the study’s methodology. Credit:Nature Biomedical Engineering(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41551-024-01297-1Brain–machine inter
Neurosurgery patients reveal numerical concepts are processed deep in an ancient part of brain

Neurosurgery patients reveal numerical concepts are processed deep in an ancient part of brain

by Erik Robinson,Oregon Health & Science UniversityDistribution and localization of sEEG electrodes. Electrode localization (A) Heat map 94 of sEEG electrode contact distribution (B) sEEG im

Neurosurgery patients reveal numerical concepts are processed deep in an ancient part of brain

by Erik Robinson,Oregon Health & Science UniversityDistribution and localization of sEEG electrodes. Electrode localization (A) Heat map 94 of sEEG electrode contact distribution (B) sEEG im
How the nervous system distinguishes between different types of social touch

How the nervous system distinguishes between different types of social touch

byLinköping UniversityThe researchers at Linköping University study how the nervous system processes the social signals in touch, such as calming touch. Credit: Anna Nilsen/Linköping UniversityT

How the nervous system distinguishes between different types of social touch

byLinköping UniversityThe researchers at Linköping University study how the nervous system processes the social signals in touch, such as calming touch. Credit: Anna Nilsen/Linköping UniversityT
Preventing brain injury complications with specialized optical fibers

Preventing brain injury complications with specialized optical fibers

byAmerican Chemical SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainFiber optics are a means of transmitting information at incredibly high speeds. However, the technology can be used for more than just providi

Preventing brain injury complications with specialized optical fibers

byAmerican Chemical SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainFiber optics are a means of transmitting information at incredibly high speeds. However, the technology can be used for more than just providi
Odds of chronic traumatic encephalopathy for male ice hockey players increase by 34% with each year played, study finds

Odds of chronic traumatic encephalopathy for male ice hockey players increase by 34% with each year played, study finds

byBoston University School of MedicineDistribution of Duration of Ice Hockey Play and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Photomontage. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2024). DOI: 10.100

Odds of chronic traumatic encephalopathy for male ice hockey players increase by 34% with each year played, study finds

byBoston University School of MedicineDistribution of Duration of Ice Hockey Play and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Photomontage. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2024). DOI: 10.100
Advanced infant brain development may not always be a good thing

Advanced infant brain development may not always be a good thing

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityOverview of study design. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-54657-5The human brain undergoes significant development duri

Advanced infant brain development may not always be a good thing

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityOverview of study design. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-54657-5The human brain undergoes significant development duri
Nerve regrowth findings could lead to a potential treatment for a common cause of blindness

Nerve regrowth findings could lead to a potential treatment for a common cause of blindness

by Kim Krieger,University of ConnecticutThe image show two optic nerves, six weeks after they have been crushed (injury marked with a rhombus.) The nerves project fibers from left to right. Live

Nerve regrowth findings could lead to a potential treatment for a common cause of blindness

by Kim Krieger,University of ConnecticutThe image show two optic nerves, six weeks after they have been crushed (injury marked with a rhombus.) The nerves project fibers from left to right. Live
Immune cell changes provide new insights into preventing brain injury after cardiac arrest

Immune cell changes provide new insights into preventing brain injury after cardiac arrest

byMass General BrighamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite improvements in CPR and rates of getting patients to the hospital, only about 10% of people ultimately survive after out-of-hospit

Immune cell changes provide new insights into preventing brain injury after cardiac arrest

byMass General BrighamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite improvements in CPR and rates of getting patients to the hospital, only about 10% of people ultimately survive after out-of-hospit
Toxin in blood of kidney disease patients could contribute to stroke risk, study suggests

Toxin in blood of kidney disease patients could contribute to stroke risk, study suggests

byNottingham Trent UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have revealed that a toxin found in the blood of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) damages the body's prote

Toxin in blood of kidney disease patients could contribute to stroke risk, study suggests

byNottingham Trent UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have revealed that a toxin found in the blood of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) damages the body's prote
Study finds high blood sugar in healthy adults linked to lower brain activity

Study finds high blood sugar in healthy adults linked to lower brain activity

byBaycrest Centre for Geriatric CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study by Baycrest found that high blood sugar may impair brain health even in people without diabetes. While the link between blood

Study finds high blood sugar in healthy adults linked to lower brain activity

byBaycrest Centre for Geriatric CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study by Baycrest found that high blood sugar may impair brain health even in people without diabetes. While the link between blood
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