Cognitive Science

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

Analyzing Selegiline’s Efficacy and Safety for Parkinson’s Treatment

Imagine you’re trying out different recipes for chocolate chip cookies, and you want to know how the baking time affects the taste. Well, a group of scientists conducted a study to analyze how the effectiveness and safety of a drug called selegiline change over time for people with Parkinson’s disease. They gathered information from various […]

Published on April 11, 2023

Unveiling the Potential of Peptide Inhibitors for Alleviating Alzheimer’s Disease

Imagine a bustling city full of interconnected roads and highways that keep everything running smoothly. Now, picture this system gradually falling into disarray as potholes begin to form and roadblocks appear out of nowhere. Just like the misfolding and aggregation of β-amyloid (Aβ) proteins in the brain, these roadblocks wreak havoc on the city’s flow, […]

Published on April 11, 2023

Discovering Alzheimer’s and Mild Cognitive Impairment through Retinal Vessel Changes

Imagine if your eyes could provide clues about your brain health! A recent study investigated the link between retinal vessel changes and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA), researchers compared vessel density (VD) and blood perfusion density (PD) of the macula in AD patients, MCI patients, and […]

Published on April 11, 2023