Cognitive Science

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When Are Social Protests Effective?

Social protests are like different recipes concocted to tackle the world’s biggest problems. With a dash of action, a sprinkle of target audience, and a pinch of desired outcome, we can evaluate their power to enact change. By examining the research, we discover that nonviolent protests work like a charm in rallying supporters to the […]

Published on October 31, 2023

Piecing it together: atrophy profiles of hippocampal subfields relate to cognitive impairment along the Alzheimer’s disease spectrum

Understanding how different parts of the hippocampus shrink in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients can provide insight into their cognitive decline. While previous research has shown a link between overall hippocampal degeneration and memory problems, this study aimed to determine how specific parts of the hippocampus are affected and how this relates to cognitive decline in […]

Published on October 31, 2023

APOE and sex: Key Players in Alzheimer’s Disease Pathology

Just like how ingredients in a recipe can impact the final dish, the combination of age, APOE genotype, and sex have been found to influence the development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in EFAD transgenic mice. In this study, researchers observed the effects of these factors on amyloid beta (Aβ) pathology, neuroinflammation, and behavior in vivo. […]

Published on October 31, 2023