Cognitive Science

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Shining a Light on Alzheimer’s: Studying the Effects of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation

Imagine if there was a magical 40 Hz flickering light that could help treat Alzheimer’s disease. Well, scientists are exploring just that! In a recent clinical trial called ALZLIGHT, researchers are testing the efficacy and safety of a non-invasive light therapy system that induces 40 Hz neural activity in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease. The […]

Published on October 12, 2023

Genetic Background’s Impact on Alzheimer’s Mouse Model Proteome

Understanding the impact of genetic background on animal models of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is crucial for improving their translational validity. Researchers have proposed introducing genetic diversity into AD mouse models to uncover new genetic factors contributing to AD susceptibility or resilience. In a recent study, scientists crossed the 5XFAD AD mouse model with different genetic […]

Published on October 12, 2023

Scale in Language

Think of the study of language systems like exploring a vast network of interconnected ecosystems. In this paper, researchers propose a framework that centers around the concept of scale to navigate these complex relationships. Just as different ecosystems have varying sizes, different instances within a language system can also vary in their measures. The authors […]

Published on October 12, 2023