Cognitive Science

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

The Rise of Precision Medicine in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Imagine you have a car that isn’t running smoothly. Instead of taking it to a mechanic who guesses what the problem might be, precision medicine is like having a highly skilled mechanic who uses advanced diagnostic tools to identify the exact issue and provide personalized solutions. Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, can be […]

Published on March 17, 2023

Unleashing Ant Power for COVID-19 X-ray Image Segmentation

It’s like ants working together to solve complex problems! Just like these industrious insects, scientists have developed an enhanced ant colony optimizer (MGACO) with a fusion of Cauchy-Gaussian strategies and a novel movement technique. This advanced algorithm is designed to segment COVID-19 pathology images, making it easier to identify and analyze lesions. By applying multi-threshold […]

Published on March 17, 2023

A whiff of hope: Essential oils from herbs show promise in treating cognitive impairment

Cognitive impairment, particularly in the form of Alzheimer’s disease, is becoming a more prevalent health issue. Unfortunately, there are currently no go-to treatments for halting or reversing the disease. But fear not, because researchers are exploring the potential of essential oils derived from natural herbs to tackle this problem! Essential oils have a wide range […]

Published on March 16, 2023