A new study by Tohoku University researchers found that brain training with neurofeedback enhances cognitive functions, particularly episodic memory and working memory. The study, published in Brain Sciences, suggests that increased brain activity during training is key to unlocking its benefits.
SourceTohoku University·JournalBrain Sciences·DateFeb 13, 2022
KAUST researchers have developed a flexible statistical model to analyze environmental data, revealing niches where existing methods fall short. The study provides a new approach to modeling dependence structures, highlighting the importance of understanding model limitations and extrapolation beyond observed data.
SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalExtremes·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 13, 2022
A research team discovered that human eggs are missing the protein KIFC1, which acts as a molecular motor to stabilize spindle poles during cell division. This finding opens up new avenues for therapeutic approaches to reduce chromosome segregation errors in human eggs.
SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalScience·TypeMeta-analysis·DateFeb 13, 2022
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Researchers at the ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science created the first-ever 2D map of the Overhauser field in organic LEDs, revealing local spin variations that can impact device performance. The study highlights challenges in miniaturizing organic-based sensing technologies for practical applications.
SourceARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 13, 2022
A new microscope allows for real-time aberration-free dynamic speckle microscopy using compressed time-reversal matrix technology. This enables almost real-time volumetric adaptive optical imaging with reduced data acquisition time and improved lateral resolution.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalLight Science & Applications·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 13, 2022
Researchers at Tsinghua University Press developed a nanoplatform that non-invasively eliminates solid liver cancer tumors in mice within a single five-minute dose. The treatment, which combines three mechanisms, achieves tumor eradication without perceivable side effects.
SourceTsinghua University Press·JournalNano Research·DateFeb 13, 2022
Researchers at University of Gothenburg discover a link between micro-stress and increased blood pressure, identifying a brain area controlling conscious motor skills. The study opens the door to influencing BP spikes and preventing hypertension through training.
SourceUniversity of Gothenburg·JournalScientific Reports·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 13, 2022
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A recent study by a UT graduate student has unraveled the enigma of how tectonic plates break Earth's rock-hard shell. By monitoring seismic images and matching them with rock samples, the researcher found that a small break in the Australian plate grew over millions of years until it unzipped and set in motion a runaway geologic process.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 13, 2022
The research team measured Rényi entanglement entropy at DQCP and found scaling behaviour that contradicts conventional LGW phase transition descriptions. The findings confirm a revolutionised understanding of phase transition theory and raise questions about deconfined quantum criticality.
SourceThe University of Hong Kong·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 13, 2022