Cognitive Science

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Changes in white matter functional networks across late adulthood

Imagine the brain as a communication network, with cortical regions sending messages to each other through white matter fibers. Just like a telephone wire can degrade over time, the age-related degeneration of white matter in the brain can affect communication between these regions. In this study, researchers investigated how the blood oxygenation level dependent (BOLD) […]

Published on June 30, 2023

Unraveling Brain Connections in Small Vessel Disease

Imagine your brain as a bustling city with different neighborhoods representing its structure and function. In older adults, there’s a common disorder called cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), which can lead to cognitive dysfunction and an increased risk of dementia and stroke. Scientists have been studying the abnormalities in the structure and function of the […]

Published on June 30, 2023