Cognitive Science

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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

Unveiling the Driver of Learning Hierarchical Concepts

Imagine trying to navigate a complex and noisy video game without any prior knowledge or guidance. You rely on your intuition and experiences to make sense of patterns, formulate predictions, and build a mental framework. In a similar way, humans learn the regularities of their world through unsupervised interactions with the environment. But what fuels […]

Published on May 2, 2023

Unlocking the Secrets of Mild Cognitive Impairment with Cellular Senescence

Imagine a treasure hunt where you’re searching for clues to unlock the mysteries of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Well, in this study, scientists are on the hunt for biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets by investigating cellular senescence (CS) in MCI. CS is like a stop sign for cells, preventing them from dividing further, and it’s […]

Published on April 28, 2023