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Resilience to Dementia: Having Alzheimer’s Pathology with No Symptoms

Resilience to Dementia: Having Alzheimer’s Pathology with No Symptoms

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study found that some individuals show no Alzheimer’s symptoms despite having the disease’s brain processes. This “resilient” group has ...

Parasomnia: What Happens in the Brain During Sleepwalking?

Parasomnia: What Happens in the Brain During Sleepwalking?

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers made significant advances in understanding parasomnias—complex sleep behaviors where individuals are semi-conscious, often interacting with their environment. The team explored ...

Surprising Neurons React to Unexpected Situations

Surprising Neurons React to Unexpected Situations

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Sarah Carter

Summary: New research reveals chandelier cells, a mysterious type of brain cell, become active during unexpected events. These cells play a crucial ...