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Healthy Brain Aging in Colorado
Thanks to a special event hosted by Project Bridge, researchers from the CSAND Lab were recently able to present current work and discuss research with policymakers at the Colorado State Capital. The chance to speak in front of legislators was a special opportunity to convey the importance of research, scientific funding, and restrictions on certain…
Read MoreInclusive Healthcare and the Power of Language
Spanish is the first language for over 460 million people around the globe, making it the language with the second largest population of native speakers in the world. Mexico holds the title for the largest population of Spanish speakers in one country, with the United States coming in close second. It is estimated that by…
Read MoreNew Finding: Differences Between Facial Expressions and Emotion in Frontotemporal Dementia and Related Disorders
“Suit the action to the word, the word to the action…” -Hamlet to the players When you experience an emotion, several parts of you react at once. Emotions usually involve automatic, synchronized coordination of facial expressions, physiological changes, and subjective experience. Let’s say you bite into a delicious apple—your eyes close, a smile spreads…
Read MoreAB-Nexus Collaboration Award
Dr. Pressman and Dr. Peter Foltz were recently granted an AB-Nexus award for collaboration between the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus and the University of Colorado, Boulder’s Institute of Cognitive Science. The grant will focus on development of artificial intelligence to predict disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, thereby helping ensure early and accurate diagnosis.…
Read MoreGenetics 101
The topic of genetics is a vast and complex one. For many, the last time they may have heard terms like genotype, allele, and mutations was in high school biology. Let’s go back to the basics and review some terminology, concepts, and things to consider when deciding whether genetic testing for neurodegenerative disease is right…
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