Cognitive Science

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Shining Light on Social Learning Circuits

Learning from others powerfully shapes our lives, yet the circuit-specific mechanisms underlying social learning in the brain remain unclear. A recent study in mice provides evidence that direct neuronal projections from the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) to the basolateral amygdala (BLA) play a critical role in observational fear learning. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on May 29, 2018

Relevance of Aβ42/40 Ratio for Detection of Alzheimer Disease Pathology in Clinical Routine: The PLMR Scale

Sylvain Lehmann, Constance Delaby, Guilaine Boursier, Cindy Catteau, Nelly Ginestet, Laurent Tiers, Aleksandra Maceski, Sophie Navucet, Claire Paquet, Julien Dumurgier, Eugeen Vanmechelen, Hugo Vanderstichele, Audrey Gabelle 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 […]

Published on May 28, 2018

Leisure-Time Physical Activity Is Associated With Reduced Risk of Dementia-Related Mortality in Adults With and Without Psychological Distress: The Cohort of Norway

Ekaterina Zotcheva, Geir Selbæk, Espen Bjertness, Linda Ernstsen, Bjørn H. Strand 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 […]

Published on May 26, 2018