Cognitive Science

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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

Emerging Alzheimer’s disease therapeutics: promising insights from lipid metabolism and microglia-focused interventions

More than 55 million people suffer from dementia, with this number projected to double every 20 years. In the United States, 1 in 3 aged individuals dies from Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or another type of dementia and AD kills more individuals than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. AD is a complex and multifactorial disease involving […]

Published on October 25, 2023