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Imagine you’re trying to climb Mount Everest, but every step forward pushes you back two steps. That’s what it feels like for scientists developing drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease. AD, the most common neurodegenerative disease, brings forth cognitive and mental challenges that burden patients and their families. Although current drugs provide some relief, they only […]
Imagine having a crystal ball that could predict the future. Well, scientists are getting pretty close with a combination of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and neuropsychological tests. In a recent study, researchers examined how different scores on MRI scans, specifically related to cerebral small vessel disease (SVD), can indicate the likelihood of cognitive deterioration in […]
Imagine you’re playing a game where you can only use a limited number of moves to solve a puzzle. Now, picture a situation where you have constrained decision-making abilities, but still manage to make rational choices. That’s exactly what researchers in cognitive science have been exploring. Their recent study delves into the concept of bounded […]
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