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AlzheimersOctober 23, 2026

Brain Wiring Weaker in Alzheimer's Dementia but Not Early Memory Loss, and Not Linked to Hand Skills

TL;DR: In brain scans of 146 older adults, people with Alzheimer's dementia had weaker white matter wiring across 268 brain connections compared with healthy peers, but people with milder memory loss showed no clear difference. Wiring strength didn't line up w…

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Brain Computer InterfacesOctober 12, 2023

Neuralink & Brain-Computer Interfaces: Future Uses to Consider

Neuralink, a neurotechnology company founded by Elon Musk in 2016, is developing an innovative brain-machine interface (BMI) device that aims to enhance brain function and revolutionize neurosurgery. Early testing on animals shows promise, but human trials are…

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Brain Wiring Weaker in Alzheimer's Dementia but Not Early Memory Loss, and Not Linked to Hand Skills

Neuralink & Brain-Computer Interfaces: Future Uses to Consider

The findings. The context. The caveats.