Researchers found that some dolphin brains show signs of Alzheimer's, though it's not clear whether the animals experience similar symptoms.
various universities and the Mordun Research Institute in Scotland. They theorized that the brains of dolphins might be similar enough to those of humans that they could suffer from this kind of dementia. Totheir theory, the team studied brain samples taken from odontocetes, or toothed whales—a broad group of aquatic mammals that includes dolphins, porpoises, and.
ong-finned pilot whales, a white-beaked dolphin, and a common bottlenose dolphin, The team’s results wereThe findings might provide support for a common hypothesis about why dolphins and whales regularly become stranded on land, known as the “sick-leader” theory. This theory argues that an otherwise healthy group of dolphins can be sent to their doom in
shallow waters by a sick or confused leader. So it’s possible that dementia may be one reason why these leaders become less able to safely navigate
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Researchers discovered stranded dolphins with signs of Alzheimer's diseaseThe findings show that the brain pathology in stranded-toothed whales is similar to the brains of humans affected by clinical Alzheimer’s disease.
Consulte Mais informação »
Dolphins Must Lean More On Run Game, Raheem MostertDespite the loss to the Bills, a major net positive appeared for the Dolphins, writes _RyanFowler_. Here's why Miami must lean more on their run game and Raheem Mostert. FinsUp
Consulte Mais informação »
Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel Wanted Penalties for Snowballs in BuffaloThe Miami head coach was concerned for his players’ safety in the moment.
Consulte Mais informação »
'Avatar' Director James Cameron Slammed by PETA over Dolphins JokeDirector James Cameron was slammed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) over his joke about dolphins while promoting his latest film, 'Avatar: The Way of Water.'
Consulte Mais informação »
Statin use may reduce risk of brain-bleed strokes up to 38 percentPeople taking cholesterol-lowering statins also may be reducing, by up to 38 percent, their chances of having a life-threatening brain-bleeding stroke, according to research published in the journal Neurology.
Consulte Mais informação »
Social Security recipients may get a short-lived break in 2023Thirty-three percent of adults aged 65 and up reported applying for food stamps or visiting a food pantry over the past 12 months, versus 22% in 2020, according to recent surveys. Could Social Security recipients get a break in 2023?
Consulte Mais informação »