Cognitive Science

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Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) Over the Frontal Polar Area on Motor and Executive Functions in Parkinson’s Disease; A Pilot Study

Koji Ishikuro, Nobuhiro Dougu, Takamasa Nukui, Mamoru Yamamoto, Yuji Nakatsuji, Satoshi Kuroda, Isao Matsushita, Hiroshi Nishimaru, Mariana F. P. Araujo, Hisao Nishijo 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 […]

Published on July 30, 2018

Evaluation of Metformin on Cognitive Improvement in Patients With Non-dementia Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Abnormal Glucose Metabolism

Yufeng Lin, Kaiyuan Wang, Chunchao Ma, Xuesong Wang, Zhongying Gong, Rui Zhang, Dawei Zang, Yan Cheng 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 […]

Published on July 28, 2018

Finding Consistency in Boredom by Appreciating its Instability

Boredom has recently piqued cognitive neuroscientific interest, but remains a challenge to scientific investigation in this field. We propose that to advance this research, we should (i) seek greater consistency of operationalization and measurement across studies and participants; and (ii) appreciate the temporal instability of boredom and its ensuing dynamics. Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on July 28, 2018