Cognitive Science

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Cromolyn: A Potential Solution for Preventing and Treating Dementia

Just like how a sunscreen protects your skin from harmful UV rays, cromolyn has been found to prevent cerebral vasospasm and the resulting dementia in older individuals. This groundbreaking study investigated the genetic mechanisms behind dementia caused by cerebral vasospasm and identified potential drugs that could help prevent and treat neurodegenerative diseases. By analyzing genes […]

Published on April 13, 2023

Exploring the Complex Dynamics of α-Synuclein Degradation in Parkinson’s Disease

Imagine the process of cleaning up a messy room. Now picture this scenario on a microscopic scale, where tiny proteins called α-synuclein accumulate and cause havoc in the brain cells of individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers have proposed a mathematical model to understand how these aggregated α-synuclein proteins are degraded by a cellular pathway […]

Published on April 13, 2023

Cognitive Mechanisms Underlying Recursive Pattern Processing in Human Adults

Imagine your brain as an architect, tirelessly constructing intricate buildings of thoughts and ideas. Just like a skilled architect, our minds possess the remarkable ability to generate recursive sequences – patterns nested within patterns, like a set of Russian dolls. But how exactly does this magical process occur? In a quest to uncover the secrets […]

Published on April 13, 2023