Cognitive Science

The latest breakthroughs, innovations, and cool happenings at the cutting edge of the world of cognitive science. Updated daily.

White Matter and Alzheimer’s: Exploring Early Signs of Memory Loss

Imagine the white matter in our brain as a vast network of roads, transmitting signals and information. In the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, there is a specific area called the right cingulum that seems to undergo changes. Researchers have discovered that individuals with subjective cognitive decline (SCD) in the preclinical phase of Alzheimer’s may […]

Published on October 30, 2023

Intergroup conflict as contest and disease

Intergroup conflict can be likened to a competitive game and also viewed as a harmful ailment. Just as understanding the strategies used in games can be helpful in addressing ailments, insights from the contest perspective can inform treatments for conflict as disease. By applying the science of strategic decision-making, we have the potential to develop […]

Published on October 29, 2023

Cracking the Code of the Brain’s Inhibitory Control

Imagine your brain as a symphony orchestra, with different sections responsible for motor skills, memory, attention, and more. Just like a successful performance requires a conductor to keep all the musicians in sync, your brain needs inhibitory control to regulate and coordinate these various functions. Recent research has shown that inhibitory control is not limited […]

Published on October 27, 2023