Cognitive Science

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Unravelling the connection between COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s disease: a comprehensive review

Currently, there exists a limited comprehension regarding the correlation between COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). To elucidate the interrelationship and its impact on outcomes, a comprehensive investigation was carried out utilising time-unrestricted searches of reputable databases such as Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Our objective was to evaluate the impact of various […]

Published on January 8, 2024

Aging or chronic stress impairs working memory and modulates GABA and glutamate gene expression in prelimbic cortex

The glucocorticoid (GC) hypothesis posits that effects of stress and dysregulated hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis activity accumulate over the lifespan and contribute to impairment of neural function and cognition in advanced aging. The validity of the GC hypothesis is bolstered by a wealth of studies that investigate aging of the hippocampus and decline of associated mnemonic functions. […]

Published on January 8, 2024

Socioeconomic disparities harm social cognition

Socioeconomic disparities impact neurocognitive functions. Yet, despite decades of research, the relationship between socioeconomic disparities and social cognition (the mental processes that allow us to understand and interact with others) remains controversial. Fendinger and colleagues [1] examine evidence spanning from psychology to the neurosciences and conclude that lower social class is consistently associated with improved […]

Published on January 7, 2024