Cognitive Science

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

Unlocking the Secrets of Collaborative Skill Acquisition

Imagine playing a game where you and your teammates have to work together to defeat an army of alien invaders. As you gain experience, you notice that each player starts to adopt a specific role and can predict what actions are needed without even communicating. This fascinating study explored collaborative skill acquisition using the game […]

Published on July 22, 2023

The Impact of Sleep Disorders on Cognitive Function After Stroke

Imagine your brain is a beautifully intricate machine. Now picture that machine running on varying levels of sleep, from too little to too much. How would it perform? This study explored the relationship between sleep disorders and post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI). By examining over 1500 stroke patients, researchers found that both long and short total […]

Published on July 21, 2023

Finding the Sweet Spot: Optimizing Subthalamic Nucleus Border for Deep Brain Stimulation in Primary Dystonia

In the search for the perfect spot to stimulate the subthalamic nucleus (STN) in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for primary dystonia, scientists turned to the medial STN border as a reference point. The location of the stimulation contacts within the dorsolateral sensorimotor area of the STN is crucial for treatment success, but what constitutes an […]

Published on July 21, 2023