Cognitive Science

The latest breakthroughs, innovations, and cool happenings at the cutting edge of the world of cognitive science. Updated daily.

The Prevalence of Mild Cognitive Impairment Worldwide

Imagine a small town where some people are in the middle stage between being healthy and having dementia. Researchers used a powerful strategy called meta-analysis to study how many people were in this intermediate stage, known as mild cognitive impairment (MCI), all over the world. They analyzed data from 233 studies involving over 676,974 individuals […]

Published on October 27, 2023

Cracking the Code of Cognitive Impairment in Long-Living Adults

Imagine a puzzle with thousands of tiny pieces, each representing a different aspect of cognitive impairment in older adults. In a groundbreaking study, scientists set out to solve this challenging puzzle and shed light on the causes of this debilitating condition. By examining a group of long-living adults aged 90+, the researchers used advanced techniques […]

Published on October 26, 2023

Unlocking the Genetic Secrets of Alzheimer’s Disease for Personalized Treatments!

Imagine navigating through a maze where every turn represents a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Traditional Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS) have been struggling to accurately predict an individual’s likelihood of developing AD, especially for those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). But fear not! A brilliant team of scientists has now developed adORS, an interpretable […]

Published on October 26, 2023