Cognitive Science

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Do contemplative practices make us more moral?

Contemplative practices, like mindfulness meditation, have long been intertwined with morality. But does engaging in these practices actually make us more moral? That’s a question that scientists have been trying to answer. So far, the research has been focused on specific aspects of morality, which may not fully capture the complex interplay between contemplation and […]

Published on August 12, 2023

Factors associated with changes in psychological resilience of older adults with mild cognitive impairment during the COVID-19 pandemic

IntroductionPsychological resilience is an indicator of mental health, but there has been no research to date on changes in psychological resilience among older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) during the stress of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic including factors related to those changes. To fill the gap, this study examined the factors and […]

Published on August 11, 2023

Honokiol decreases alpha-synuclein mRNA levels and reveals novel targets for modulating alpha-synuclein expression

BackgroundIntracytoplasmic inclusions comprised of aggregated alpha-synuclein (αsyn) represent a key histopathological feature of neurological disorders collectively termed “synucleinopathies,” which includes Parkinson’s disease (PD). Mutations and multiplications in the SNCA gene encoding αsyn cause familial forms of PD and a large body of evidence indicate a correlation between αsyn accumulation and disease. Decreasing αsyn expression is […]

Published on August 10, 2023