Cognitive Science

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

Unlocking the Gut-Brain Connection: How Microbes Impact Cognitive Function

Imagine your gut as a bustling city, where a diverse community of microbes interacts with the local infrastructure to influence your brain. In a recent study, researchers explored the role of the gut-brain axis in cognitive impairments, specifically Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). By investigating the composition of gut microbiota, intestinal barrier […]

Published on June 7, 2023

Cracking the Code: Analyzing the Efficiency of Hierarchical Temporal Memory

‘Tis a grand endeavor, dear reader! In this marvelous study, we delve into the depths of Hierarchical Temporal Memory (HTM), an unsupervised algorithm that mimics the awe-inspiring neuron activity in our very own brain. Ah, but the Spatial Pooler (SP) steals the show, encoding binary input into sparse distributed representations. Our mission? To examine the […]

Published on June 7, 2023

Functional connectomics in depression: insights into therapies

Imagine depression as a complex puzzle, with each piece representing a different symptom like sadness, guilt, or cognitive difficulties. Scientists are using the field of functional connectomics to understand how these puzzle pieces fit together. Functional connectomics explores the connections and communication between different brain regions. By studying these connections in individuals with depression, researchers […]

Published on June 6, 2023