Cognitive Science

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

Selective Attention and Memory: The Unforgettable Duo!

Imagine attention as a bouncer guarding the entrance to your brain’s VIP section known as working memory. But hold on! Recent research has unveiled attribute amnesia, where the bouncer allows information to pass through the gates only to forget it moments later. This astonishing phenomenon suggests that attention doesn’t always ensure information reaches working memory. […]

Published on September 8, 2023

Can Music Training Help Preserve Motor Inhibition as We Age?

Imagine your brain is a music symphony, playing beautiful melodies of movement. As we age, the conductor of this symphony, called motor inhibition, starts to lose its rhythm. But there’s hope! Recent research suggests that musicians, both young and old, may be able to keep the conductor in sync for longer. A study compared the […]

Published on September 8, 2023

BACE1 and SCD1 are associated with neurodegeneration

Imagine a detective duo, BACE1 and SCD1, investigating the case of neurodegeneration. In this study, the researchers examined the relationship between these two suspects in various models of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Their findings revealed that BACE1 and SCD1 were not only increased but also found together in astrocytes of the hippocampus in a rat […]

Published on September 8, 2023