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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 […]
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 […]
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