Cognitive Science

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

Accelerating Brain Research Through Data Sharing Platform

Imagine a brain as a puzzle, with each research data piece like a puzzle piece that can help complete the picture of disease understanding, prevention, treatment, and monitoring. The Brain-CODE platform, developed by the Ontario Brain Institute (OBI), is like a giant puzzle solving machine, enabling researchers to combine and reuse health research data to […]

Published on May 18, 2023

Detecting the visual word form area in a bilingual brain

Imagine you’re an explorer traveling through a mysterious forest. You use a new, ultra-precise map to navigate your way through the dense trees. In a similar way, scientists used a cutting-edge technique called millimeter-scale fMRI to draw a detailed map of a specific area in the bilingual brain known as the visual word form area […]

Published on May 17, 2023

Uncovering the Secrets of Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders with Aging

Imagine unraveling the mysteries of an ancient civilization by examining artifacts left behind. That’s what scientists are doing as they delve into the complexities of Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders associated with aging. By studying the inner workings of these conditions, researchers hope to gain valuable insights into the mechanisms that underlie them. It’s like […]

Published on May 17, 2023