Despite the remarkable cognitive power, humans are not alien beings living in their isolated
universe but part of the Earth's biosphere–a dynamic, intelligent system. The working of the …

The nature of consciousness is considered one of science's most perplexing and persistent
mysteries. We all know the subjective experience of consciousness, but where does it arise …

Alzheimer's disease is an insidious onset neurodegenerative syndrome without effective
treatment or cure. It is rapidly becoming a global health crisis that is overwhelming …

Homeostatic regulation of neuronal activity is essential for robust computation; set-points,
such as firing rate, are actively stabilized to compensate for perturbations. The disruption of …

Paradoxical lucidity in dementia is a clinically significant but understudied phenomenon. A
provisional definition was proposed by the 2018 National Institute on Aging expert workshop …

Although clinicians caring for persons at the end of life recognize the phenomenon of
paradoxical/terminal lucidity, systematic evidence is scant. The current pilot study aimed to …

The nature of consciousness remains unclear, and academic discussions usually ignore the
scientific evidence about anomalous and spiritual experiences suggestive of the mind …

Introduction Little is known about how family caregivers who witness unexpected and
spontaneous communication among people in late stages of Alzheimer's disease and …

This case report describes the ethical implications of paradoxical lucidity in persons with
severe stage dementia. Paradoxical lucidity describes an episode of unexpected …

Throughout history and across all cultures, many people have believed in some sort of
afterlife. Recent surveys show that 60% to 70% of adults in the United States believe they …