Cognitive Science

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

Exploring the Relationship Between Spatial Frequency Channels and Contrast Sensitivity

Imagine you’re listening to a song with multiple layers of sound. You can focus on the deep bass, the catchy melody, or the harmonizing background vocals. Similarly, our eyes have different channels to process visual information. One important channel is called the Contrast Sensitivity Function, which measures our ability to see contrasts at different frequencies. […]

Published on October 24, 2023

Predicting mild cognitive impairment among Chinese older adults: a longitudinal study based on long short-term memory networks and machine learning

BackgroundMild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a transitory yet reversible stage of dementia. Systematic, scientific and population-wide early screening system for MCI is lacking. This study aimed to construct prediction models using longitudinal data to identify potential MCI patients and explore its critical features among Chinese older adults.MethodsA total of 2,128 participants were selected from wave […]

Published on October 23, 2023

Examining the Effects of Menopause Hormone Therapy on Alzheimer’s Risk

Imagine your brain is a bustling metropolis, filled with busy roads and thriving businesses. Now, picture a superhero named Estrogen swooping in to save the day. Estrogen, like menopause hormone therapy (HT), has been studied for its potential to protect against Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia. In this research, a systematic review and meta-analysis examined […]

Published on October 23, 2023