Cognitive Science

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The Intricate Dance of Exosomes: Unraveling Their Impact on Neurodegeneration

Imagine a bustling city with countless dancers moving in synchrony, each delivering a tiny package that holds important information. Likewise, exosomes play a crucial role in the intricate dance within our bodies, shuttling vital messages between cells. In the realm of neurodegeneration, scientists have been exploring how these tiny messengers contribute to disease progression and […]

Published on March 28, 2023

Multiple Neurophysiological Processes Linked to Frailty in Older Adults

Imagine your body as a delicate machine made up of many interconnected systems, all working together to keep you moving and functioning. But as you age, some of these systems can start to falter, leading to physical frailty. In a recent study, researchers investigated how changes in multiple neurophysiological processes are associated with frailty in […]

Published on March 28, 2023

When Naïve Pedagogy Breaks Down: Adults Rationally Decide How to Teach, but Misrepresent Learners’ Beliefs

Abstract From early in childhood, humans exhibit sophisticated intuitions about how to share knowledge efficiently in simple controlled studies. Yet, untrained adults often fail to teach effectively in real-world situations. Here, we explored what causes adults to struggle in informal pedagogical exchanges. In Experiment 1, we first showed evidence of this effect, finding that adult […]

Published on March 27, 2023