Cognitive Science

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

Unlocking the Achilles heel of genetic diversity in Alzheimer’s disease

Imagine a mysterious theme park where each ride has its own unique entrance. Some people go straight to the roller coaster, while others head to the Ferris wheel. Similarly, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is like a complex puzzle with different patterns and paths. In this study, scientists investigated a specific type of programmed cell death called […]

Published on September 20, 2023

The Language of Dementia: How Connectedness in Speech Reveals the Severity

Imagine a group of friends sitting around a campfire, sharing stories, and passing a sentence from one person to another. They laugh, they interrupt each other, and their stories flow seamlessly. Now imagine another group where each person speaks in short, disconnected bursts. Their words hang in the air, unanchored, leaving sentences unfinished and thoughts […]

Published on September 19, 2023

Exploring Exosomes: A Potential Key to Diagnosing Parkinson’s

Imagine exosomes as tiny messengers traveling through the body, carrying important cargo. Scientists have investigated whether ferritin and TfR, two proteins involved in iron metabolism, can be detected in plasma neural-derived exosomes to identify potential markers for Parkinson’s disease (PD). By isolating these exosomes from PD patients and healthy controls, researchers found significantly higher levels […]

Published on September 19, 2023