Cognitive Science

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Patients with dorsal-stream lesions can perceive global shape

In an intriguing publication, Ayzenberg and Behrmann provide evidence that raises questions about the traditional understanding of how the brain processes global shape perception. They argue that global shape computation occurs in the dorsal visual stream before being transmitted to the ventral stream for object identification. However, a counterargument is posed by challenging the idea […]

Published on April 13, 2023

Do Backward Associations Have Anything to Say About Language?

Like cracking a secret code, researchers delve into the relationship between backward associations and language development in infants. This study challenges the idea that early word learning is linked to the ability to form bidirectional associations – a phenomenon previously believed to be unique to humans. By examining the cognitive processes involved in backward associations, […]

Published on April 13, 2023

Clusterin/apolipoprotein J, its isoforms and Alzheimer’s disease

Just as a versatile actor can play many different roles, the protein clusterin, also known as apolipoprotein J, has been found to have various functions in the brain. Recent research has investigated the link between clusterin and Alzheimer’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that affects memory and cognitive function. Like a chameleon adapting to its surroundings, […]

Published on April 13, 2023