Just as a clogged drain can affect the flow of water in your pipes, arteriolosclerosis cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) can have a profound impact on cognitive function and the total burden seen on an MRI scan of the brain. In this study, researchers collected data from 146 patients with arteriolosclerosis CSVD to identify factors […]
Published on July 14, 2023
Imagine your brain is a bustling city, filled with intricate structures and pathways. Now imagine that this city is connected to another city – your gut! Recent research has shown that the health of your gut microbiota, the community of microorganisms in your digestive system, may be linked to changes in your brain’s structure. In […]
Published on July 14, 2023
Abstract Do you persist as the same person over time because you keep the same mind or because you keep the same body? Philosophers have long investigated this question of personal identity with thought experiments. Cognitive scientists have joined this tradition by assessing lay intuitions about those cases. Much of this work has focused on […]
Published on July 13, 2023