Cognitive Science

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

Detecting Alzheimer’s in COVID-19 patients: A closer look at preclinical assessments

Imagine if you could detect the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease by simply sniffing a familiar scent. Well, according to a systematic review and expert consensus, olfaction is the most long-lasting impairment found in COVID-19 patients with post-acute syndrome (PACS). But here’s the catch – experts recommend that olfactory screening for Alzheimer’s should only be […]

Published on June 21, 2023

Unlocking the Genetic Secrets of Alzheimer’s: A Key to Early Diagnosis

Unlocking the secrets of Alzheimer’s disease is like unraveling a complex puzzle. Scientists have long identified genetic variants associated with AD, but understanding their significance has been challenging due to the strong linkage between these variants. To tackle this issue, researchers turned to transcriptome-wide association studies (TWAS) and employed the Joint-Tissue Imputation (JTI) approach in […]

Published on June 21, 2023

Active Bodies, Healthy Minds: How Exercise Protects White Matter in Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease

Think of physical activity as a shield that protects the intricate wiring of the brain. In this study, researchers investigated whether being physically active could help preserve the integrity of white matter in individuals experiencing aging or prodromal to mild Alzheimer’s disease with vascular comorbidity. They recruited a total of 213 participants who were classified […]

Published on June 21, 2023