Cognitive Science

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

Differential spatiotemporal gait effects with frequency and dopaminergic modulation in STN-DBS

Imagine Parkinson’s disease as a symphony, with the brain as the conductor. In this magnificent performance, the dancers, our lower limbs, showcase their moves in a beautifully choreographed gait. However, sometimes the dancers stumble, and that’s where deep brain stimulation (STN-DBS) and medication step in as backup dancers to help them regain their grace. A […]

Published on September 29, 2023

Deciphering Epilepsy Stages with a Complex Neural Network

Just as a skilled detective uses various clues to solve a mystifying case, scientists have developed a complexity-based graph convolutional neural network (GCNN) that can decipher the different stages of epilepsy. Imagine looking at a graph with multiple interconnected points representing brain activity during epileptogenesis. This groundbreaking GCNN analyzes five complexity indicators, such as approximate […]

Published on September 29, 2023

Understanding Individual Differences in Aging and Memory

Just like our memory, cognitive decline can vary greatly as we age. Imagine a group of animals in a race, each with their own pace and obstacles to overcome. Similarly, adults differ in the age at which cognitive decline starts, how quickly it progresses, and how severe it becomes. This makes it challenging to find […]

Published on September 28, 2023