Cognitive Science

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Untangling the Computational Manifold: Connecting Visual Processing to Topological Space

Imagine unraveling a tangled ball of yarn, except this time it’s not yarn, it’s the manifold associated with object recognition in the brain. Scientists believe that the brain uses a process called cortically local subspace untangling to make sense of different object categories. They theorize that by untangling these manifolds, the brain can better recognize […]

Published on May 31, 2023

Exploring Brain Waves During Meditation in Smart Homes

Imagine you’re a detective investigating a crime scene. You carefully collect evidence, taking note of every detail to solve the case. Similarly, scientists conducted a pilot study to uncover how meditation alters brain waves in people with cognitive impairment. Using a portable EEG headband in a smart-home environment, they recruited 40 participants across the Alzheimer’s […]

Published on May 30, 2023

The Gut Microbiome’s Role in Parkinson’s Disease Treatment

Imagine your brain and gut having a phone line connecting them, constantly chatting and exchanging information about your health. This is what scientists call the gut-brain axis (GBA). In recent years, researchers have discovered that our gut microbiota (GM), the microorganisms living in our digestive system, can play a role in the development of Parkinson’s […]

Published on May 30, 2023