Cognitive Science

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Concepts in Space: Enhancing Lexical Search With a Spatial Diversity Prime

Imagine searching for buried treasure on a deserted island. You have a map with clues, and you navigate the island’s rough terrain to uncover the riches. In a similar way, scientists conducted a study to explore how our minds search for words using a technique called priming. They found that when participants were primed with […]

Published on August 3, 2023

Leukotriene signaling as molecular correlate for cognitive heterogeneity in aging: an exploratory study

IntroductionAging is in general associated with a decline in cognitive functions. Looking more closely, there is a huge heterogeneity in the extent of cognitive (dys-)abilities in the aged population. It ranges from the population of resistant, resilient, cognitively unimpaired individuals to patients with severe forms of dementias. Besides the known genetic, environmental and life style […]

Published on August 2, 2023

Corrigendum: Methylmercury impact on adult neurogenesis: is the worst yet to come from recent Brazilian environmental disasters?

Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success of Society. With a keen interest in exploring the untapped potential of the human mind, Dr. Lowemann has dedicated […]

Published on August 2, 2023