Cognitive Science

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Tutorial: using NEURON for neuromechanical simulations

The brain and body are like a dynamic duo, constantly influencing each other and generating complex behavior. While there are plenty of simulation tools for studying neural dynamics or biomechanics separately, there are few options for integrated brain-body modeling. Luckily, the widely-used NEURON simulation platform comes to the rescue! In this tutorial, we show you […]

Published on July 31, 2023

Delving into the Power of Visual Heuristics for Verb Production

Imagine trying to capture the essence of a story by looking at the cover of a book. In a similar way, speakers rely on visual cues to identify features of verbs, such as tense and aspect morphology. To explore this phenomenon, researchers conducted experiments with Japanese speakers who were asked to describe computer-generated animations depicting […]

Published on July 31, 2023

Neuroscience Breakthroughs: Rewiring, Disease Simulation, and Healing Clues

Neuroscientists are making incredible strides in the field of neural reprogramming, disease modeling, and therapeutic understanding. It’s like they’re discovering new wires to connect in the vast network of the brain. By figuring out how to reprogram neural cells, scientists can potentially fix glitches in the system, just like a computer programmer debugging lines of […]

Published on July 28, 2023