People usually find it easier to see things when they are big and bright, but there are occasionally exceptions. One example concerns moving objects: when they are small, we can identify their direction of motion easily. But this becomes much more difficult for larger objects. This phenomenon is known as spatial suppression http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v424/n6946/full/nature01800.html. Continue reading
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A Novel Treatment May Help Reduce the Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease
Of all the neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) stands as the most common worldwide. While the onset is complex in nature, a hallmark sign of illness is the accumulation of a particular peptide in the brain, known as amyloid beta (Aβ) (http://www.jci.org/articles/view/25100). When present, the molecule can aggregate to form plaques and also interact with cells in the brain leading to altered signalling and function. Continue reading
