Cognitive Science

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Unlocking Alzheimer’s: Harnessing the Power of Soluble ADAM10

Think of Alzheimer’s disease like a monstrous puzzle with amyloid β accumulation as the first piece that sets everything off. But what if we could shift the balance and rearrange the pieces? A team of scientists has discovered a potential new way to treat Alzheimer’s by using a soluble form of ADAM10, an enzyme that […]

Published on May 17, 2023

Uncovering Emotions in Alzheimer’s Disease with Contextual Attention

Imagine trying to understand someone’s emotions when they can only express themselves through words. That’s the challenge researchers face when diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) based on language. But fear not, a new study proposes a solution! By developing a two-level attention mechanism, the researchers were able to detect deep semantic information and focus on important […]

Published on May 17, 2023

Unraveling the Intricacies of Musical Rhythms

Just like the sun’s daily cycle or a catchy tune, our ability to perceive and synchronize with rhythms is a fundamental part of human experience. This paper explores various theoretical and computational models that shed light on how we generate, perceive, and coordinate with rhythmic structures in music. From dynamical systems theory to Bayesian inference, […]

Published on May 17, 2023