Cognitive Science

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Identification and quantitative assessment of motor complications in Parkinson’s disease using the Parkinson’s KinetiGraph™

IntroductionEffective management and therapies for the motor complications of Parkinson’s disease (PD) require appropriate clinical evaluation. The Parkinson’s KinetiGraph™ (PKG) is a wearable biosensor system that can record the motion characteristics of PD objectively and remotely.ObjectiveThe study aims to investigate the value of PKG in identifying and quantitatively assessing motor complications including motor fluctuations and […]

Published on August 1, 2023

Theory of collective mind

Imagine a group of individuals who not only understand each other’s thoughts, but also share a unified mental state. This is the essence of the theory of collective mind. While most research on theory of mind has focused on individuals, this groundbreaking theory examines the dynamics of shared experiences and perspectives within a group. It’s […]

Published on August 1, 2023

The Epigenetic Aging Clock and Brain Function in Young Adults

Imagine aging as a race where everyone has their own individual clock. This study looked at how the ‘epigenetic clock’ changes as we grow older and how it relates to our brain aging and cognitive skills. By studying a group of individuals from adolescence to young adulthood, researchers found that the epigenetic clock is a […]

Published on August 1, 2023