Cognitive Science

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

Neuroscience Breakthroughs: Rewiring, Disease Simulation, and Healing Clues

Neuroscientists are making incredible strides in the field of neural reprogramming, disease modeling, and therapeutic understanding. It’s like they’re discovering new wires to connect in the vast network of the brain. By figuring out how to reprogram neural cells, scientists can potentially fix glitches in the system, just like a computer programmer debugging lines of […]

Published on July 28, 2023

Unlocking the Secrets of Age-Related Changes in Cognitive Control

Just like a car needs its engine to function smoothly, cognitive control is a critical component of human life. As we age, understanding how our cognitive control changes becomes increasingly important. Traditional research indicated a general decline in cognitive control as we get older, with slower processing speed and changes in the frontal cortex to […]

Published on July 28, 2023

Uncovering the Secrets of Neurodegenerative Dementias Using Virtual Brain Simulations

Imagine if we could use virtual reality to reveal the hidden mysteries of the brain! Well, scientists have done just that with neurodegenerative dementias. By creating virtual brain simulations, they were able to uncover specific parameters in Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia that were previously unknown. These simulations allowed them to compare the brain networks […]

Published on July 28, 2023