Cognitive Science

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Unraveling the Diversity of Fall Patterns across Cognitive Disorders

Imagine a cherry pie, but instead of using one type of cherry, we use a variety of cherries with different tastes and textures. In the same way, this thorough literature review examines the differences in fall patterns among individuals with cognitive disorders. By understanding these variations, we can develop more accurate fall prevention approaches that […]

Published on June 9, 2023

Examining Mitophagy Gene Changes in Alzheimer’s Disease Brain

Imagine you have a recipe for a delicious dish, but you’re missing a key ingredient. In the same way, scientists have been studying Alzheimer’s disease (AD) without fully understanding the role of mitophagy, a process that removes dysfunctional mitochondria. But now, a study has pooled together data from various transcriptomic studies to identify important mitophagy […]

Published on June 9, 2023

Predicting Neurological Disorders by Examining Behavioral Symptoms

Imagine you’re a detective investigating different cases of neurodegenerative diseases. You comes across two cases that both involve cognitive decline and dementia, but the specific symptoms vary. In one case, the patient exhibits irritability at the early stage and apathy at the late stage. In the other case, sleep disturbance is prominent initially, but appetite […]

Published on June 9, 2023