Cognitive Science

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

Effect and mechanism of acupuncture on Alzheimer’s disease: A review

Just like the world is facing an aging population, the field of medicine is faced with the urgent challenge of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). AD brings about cognitive impairment, affecting daily life and causing abnormal psychiatric symptoms. While drug therapy has been the go-to treatment for AD patients, it doesn’t always work for everyone and can […]

Published on March 3, 2023

A citalopram seems to be the best bet for treating agitation in dementia patients, according to recent meta-analysis!

Imagine you have a beautiful garden, filled with different types of flowers. However, there’s this one weed that keeps popping up and ruining the serene atmosphere. That’s what agitation is like for dementia patients. It’s an unwanted intruder that disrupts their peace and adds stress to their lives. Luckily, researchers have been exploring different interventions, […]

Published on March 3, 2023

Exploring Extracellular Vesicles as Tiny Messengers for Pain Relief

Consider extracellular vesicles (EVs) as tiny messengers in the world of pain relief, specifically neuropathic pain. Imagine these EVs as little packages capable of transporting important cargo to cells in need. They contain proteins and various forms of RNA, including microRNAs (miRNA) and long noncoding RNAs (lncRNA). Scientists have been studying how EVs can potentially […]

Published on March 3, 2023