Cognitive Science

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

CR DBS Shows Potential in Improving Parkinsonian Gait!

Imagine a dance routine where all the dancers are taking small, slow steps and their movements lack fluidity. Suddenly, someone changes the beat, and the dancers begin to move with more speed and grace, covering larger distances! A similar effect has been observed in a study exploring the impact of Coordinated Reset Deep Brain Stimulation […]

Published on August 24, 2023

APOE genotype and Alzheimer’s disease risk in Taiwanese

Imagine trying to solve a puzzle without all the pieces. That’s what it’s like for scientists studying Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in different populations. This study focused on a group of Taiwanese Chinese individuals to see how a specific gene, APOE, is related to AD risk. In other populations, age, sex, and ethnicity have been found […]

Published on August 23, 2023

Unlocking the Power of Medium Chain Fatty Acids

Imagine you have a toolbox filled with different tools that can help you fix things around the house. Similarly, researchers have discovered a new tool in the field of aging and neurodegenerative disease: medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs). These MCFAs, found in ketogenic diets, have shown promising potential in improving mitochondrial function and autophagy, which […]

Published on August 23, 2023