Cognitive Science

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Differences in subthalamic oscillatory activity in the two hemispheres associated with severity of Parkinson’s disease

BackgroundIt is well known that motor features of Parkinson’s disease (PD) commonly begin on one side of the body and extend to the other side with disease progression. The onset side generally remains more severely affected over the course of the disease. However, the pathophysiology underlying the asymmetry of motor manifestations remains unclear. The purpose […]

Published on August 28, 2023

The Systematicity of Silent Gesture and Its Relation to Sign Languages

Silent gestures have long been viewed as distinct from spoken and sign languages, lacking the compositional structure of linguistic systems. However, recent research challenges this notion by highlighting the consistent strategies used in representing objects and events through silent gestures. In this study, untrained gesturers demonstrated a systematic manipulation of gesture form when representing events […]

Published on August 28, 2023

Unlocking the Secrets of Speech Perception and Noise Exposure!

Delving into the world of speech perception and noise exposure, this online study examined the impact of lifetime noise exposure and aging on an individual’s ability to comprehend speech in noisy environments and their self-reported hearing symptoms. It’s like trying to have a conversation at a bustling party or in a crowded movie theater! The […]

Published on August 28, 2023