Cognitive Science

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Cognitive and Brain Activity Changes After Mnemonic Strategy Training in Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment: Evidence From a Randomized Controlled Trial

Sharon S. Simon, Benjamin M. Hampstead, Mariana P. Nucci, Fábio L. S. Duran, Luciana M. Fonseca, Maria da Graça M. Martin, Renata Ávila, Fábio H. G. Porto, Sônia M. D. Brucki, Camila B. Martins, Lyssandra S. Tascone, Edson Amaro, Geraldo F. Busatto, Cássio M. C. Bottino Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on November 13, 2018

Speech Analysis by Natural Language Processing Techniques: A Possible Tool for Very Early Detection of Cognitive Decline?

Daniela Beltrami, Gloria Gagliardi, Rema Rossini Favretti, Enrico Ghidoni, Fabio Tamburini, Laura Calzà Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success of Society. With a keen interest […]

Published on November 13, 2018

From One to Many: Representing Not Only Actions, but Interactions in the Brain

Observing others is a pervasive way of learning about the social world, but little is known about the neural correlates of observing more than one individual. A recent neuroimaging study demonstrates that activity in the human motor system tracks multiple actions and that anterior cingulate cortex is involved to monitor motor conflict. Read Full Article […]

Published on November 13, 2018