Cognitive Science

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

Unlocking the Brain’s Inflammatory Response in Alzheimer’s

Imagine the brain as a bustling city, with its streets and neighborhoods filled with different modules and activities. In a study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, scientists aimed to uncover a specific gene module related to neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) using a multi-omics data approach. They discovered a module called the amyloid-β induced […]

Published on June 2, 2023

Why children moralise harm to animals but not meat

Have you ever noticed that children seem to love animals and yet have no qualms about eating a juicy burger? Well, it turns out that there may be a disconnect between their affection for animals and their acceptance of meat consumption. Scientists have proposed a theoretical framework to understand this developmental disconnection. This framework delves […]

Published on June 1, 2023

Editorial: Current advances in genetic presentations of dementia and aging, volume II

Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success of Society. With a keen interest in exploring the untapped potential of the human mind, Dr. Lowemann has dedicated […]

Published on May 31, 2023