Cognitive Science

The latest breakthroughs, innovations, and cool happenings at the cutting edge of the world of cognitive science. Updated daily.

Unraveling the Link between Alzheimer’s Disease, Alcohol Dependence, and Ferroptosis

Just like assembling a complex puzzle, scientists have used bioinformatics analysis to uncover the intricate relationship between Alzheimer’s disease (AD), alcohol dependence, and ferroptosis. By examining gene expression data from AD and alcohol dependence datasets, researchers identified differentially expressed genes and conducted functional enrichment analysis. Using machine learning techniques, they were able to identify candidate […]

Published on July 13, 2023

A 12-year study in Korea reveals key risk factors and preventative measures for dementia!

In a fascinating 12-year study in the Republic of Korea, researchers analyzed data from a national cohort to uncover the incidence of dementia and the population-attributable fractions (PAFs) for various risk factors. It’s like trying to figure out which ingredients contribute to a delicious but dangerous cake! They found that dementia incidence increased yearly over […]

Published on July 13, 2023

Online physical exercise program with music improves working memory

In the quest to find alternative non-pharmacological treatments for dementia prevention during the COVID-19 pandemic, a study investigated the impact of an online physical exercise program with music on cognitive function. The study involved 114 healthy older adults who either participated in the exercise program or acted as controls. After a series of neuropsychological examinations […]

Published on July 13, 2023