Cognitive Science

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

Muscle–Brain crosstalk in cognitive impairment

Sarcopenia is an age-related, involuntary loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in elderly adults. To date, no effective cures for sarcopenia and AD are available. Physical and cognitive impairments are two major causes of disability in the elderly population, which severely decrease their quality […]

Published on July 27, 2023

Searching for answers: expert pattern recognition and planning

Imagine you’re trying to solve a complex puzzle. You have two options: rely on your keen observation skills to spot patterns and make educated guesses, or meticulously plan your moves ahead of time, considering all possible outcomes. Which approach is more effective? Van Opheusden et al. shed light on this quandary in the fields of […]

Published on July 27, 2023

The Mysterious Pathways of the Brain’s Waste Removal System

Discover the fascinating world of the brain’s waste removal system! In a recent study, scientists used diffusion tensor image analysis along the perivascular space (DTI-ALPS) to assess the glymphatic system in older adults with normal cognition. Imagine your brain as a bustling city, with streets and alleys that transport waste away. The glymphatic system is […]

Published on July 27, 2023