Cognitive Science

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

Measuring and improving brain-computer interface training

Imagine you’re driving a car and learning a new skill, like parallel parking. But instead of having a driving instructor by your side, you have a computer interface that reads your brain signals to guide you. Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) have incredible potential, but there’s a problem: many people struggle to produce brain patterns that the […]

Published on February 13, 2023

The Dance of Cholesterol and Myelin: Exploring the Role of White Matter Injury in Alzheimer’s Disease

Imagine a wild dance party where cholesterol, myelin, and toxic proteins called Abeta are the star performers. In this chaotic event, myelin injury releases cholesterol, setting off a wild chain reaction that leads to Abeta dysmetabolism and the formation of amyloid plaques. This intricate interplay between white matter injury, cholesterol dysmetabolism, and Abeta dysmetabolism is […]

Published on February 10, 2023

Unlocking the Potential of Antidiabetic Medication for Alzheimer’s Disease

Imagine you have a toolbox full of different tools, but you’re not sure which one will fix a particular problem. That’s the situation we’re facing when it comes to finding a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Researchers have discovered that there is a connection between type 2 diabetes and AD, with diabetes increasing the risk […]

Published on February 10, 2023