Saturday, 25 February 2012

Video Game World Of Warcraft-Cognitive Functioning-Science Fiction-Older Adults

Off switch for pain? Chemists build light-controlled neural inhibitor

Pain? Just turn it off! It may sound like science fiction, but researchers have now succeeded in inhibiting pain-sensitive neurons on demand, in the laboratory. The crucial element in their strategy is a chemical sensor that acts as a light-sensitive switch. read more..


World of Warcraft boosts cognitive functioning in older adults

For some Older Adults, the online video game World of Warcraft (WoW) may provide more than an opportunity for escapist adventure. Researchers have found that playing WoW boosted cognitive functioning for older adults – particularly those who had scored poorly on cognitive ability tests before playing the game. read more..

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