Cognitive Science

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

Unraveling the Global Phenomenon of Parkinson’s Disease and Phenolic Compounds

Imagine unraveling a global treasure map that leads you to the most sought-after artifacts in the world. Well, scientists have done something similar with Parkinson’s disease and phenolic compounds! In this groundbreaking study, researchers scoured through a vast collection of scientific articles to identify and analyze the top 100 most cited papers on the topic. […]

Published on May 2, 2023

Late-life depressive symptoms and white matter structural integrity within older Black adults

Imagine your brain as a bustling city, with different pathways connecting different regions. Well, in this study, scientists explored the impact of late-life depressive symptoms on the structural integrity of the ‘roads’ in older Black adults’ brains. Using fancy brain imaging techniques, they found that higher levels of self-reported depressive symptoms were associated with reduced […]

Published on May 2, 2023

Baroreflex Deficiency and Estrogen’s Protection Against Stroke

Imagine you’re driving a car and suddenly your steering wheel stops responding. You can’t control the car and it starts veering off the road. Your body’s ability to respond to this sudden change is like the baroreflex within your arteries. In this study, scientists investigated how estrogen therapy affects the baroreflex and its anti-inflammatory pathways […]

Published on May 2, 2023