Cognitive Science

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Unlocking the Power of Physical Neuromorphic Computing for Industry

Imagine if your brain could not only process information, but also perform complex tasks like a supercomputer. That’s the promise of physical neuromorphic computing, a cutting-edge technology inspired by the brain’s neural networks. Scientists are harnessing the power of physics to develop computer architectures that mimic the brain’s structure and function. These systems can process […]

Published on July 17, 2023

When Frequency and Value Shape Memory and Category Representation

Just as the type of groceries we buy impacts how we categorize them in our pantry, the way our brain organizes information is influenced by both the frequency and value of the categories. Recent studies have shown that our memory is not only impacted by what we encounter frequently, but also by what we consider […]

Published on July 16, 2023

PINNet: a deep neural network with pathway prior knowledge for Alzheimer’s disease

IntroductionIdentification of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)-related transcriptomic signatures from blood is important for early diagnosis of the disease. Deep learning techniques are potent classifiers for AD diagnosis, but most have been unable to identify biomarkers because of their lack of interpretability.MethodsTo address these challenges, we propose a pathway information-based neural network (PINNet) to predict AD patients […]

Published on July 14, 2023