Cognitive Science

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Paravertebral Block: Preventing Postoperative Neurocognitive Disorder

Imagine your brain is like a labyrinth, constantly navigating through twists and turns. Just as a guiding light can help you find your way in a complex maze, a paravertebral block (PVB) can reduce the risk of getting lost in the fog of postoperative neurocognitive disorder (POD). In a recent systematic review and meta-analysis of […]

Published on October 3, 2023

Brain-aging related protein expression and imaging characteristics of mice exposed to chronic hypoxia at high altitude

Imagine taking a journey to the highest peaks, where the thin air makes it difficult to breathe. Just like our experience changes in high altitude, so does the brain of mice exposed to chronic hypoxia at high altitude. In a scientific study, researchers investigated the effects of chronic hypoxia on mouse brains by exposing them […]

Published on October 2, 2023

Naturalistic reinforcement learning

Imagine being a master navigator, effortlessly maneuvering through a labyrinthine maze filled with countless choices and variables. That’s what humans excel at – making decisions in expansive, complex, and multidimensional real-world environments. While traditional studies on decision-making focused on artificial tasks, recent research takes a different approach. By incorporating naturalistic complexity into experimental paradigms, scientists […]

Published on September 30, 2023