Cognitive Science

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Striatal Microstructure and Its Relevance for Cognitive Control

The relevance of the striatum for cognitive control processes is increasingly appreciated. The striatum is not a homogenous structure but instead is compartmentalized into the ‘matrix’ and ‘striosomes’. Here, we discuss experiments on a model disease of striosomal dysfunction and provide evidence for the importance of the striatal microstructure for cognitive control in humans. Read […]

Published on July 14, 2018

Multi-Timescale Memory Dynamics Extend Task Repertoire in a Reinforcement Learning Network With Attention-Gated Memory

Marco Martinolli, Wulfram Gerstner, Aditya Gilra 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 in exploring the untapped potential of the […]

Published on July 13, 2018

Nicotine Modulates Cognitive Function in D-Galactose-Induced Senescence in Mice

Alireza Majdi, Saeed Sadigh-Eteghad, Mahnaz Talebi, Fereshteh Farajdokht, Marjan Erfani, Javad Mahmoudi, Albert Gjedde 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 […]

Published on July 13, 2018