Cognitive Science

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Rethinking of Alzheimer’s disease: Lysosomal overloading and dietary therapy

Imagine your body as a bustling city, with cells as the hardworking citizens. But what happens when the garbage trucks, known as lysosomes, start overflowing? This is what researchers are investigating in relation to Alzheimer’s disease. They believe that an overload of waste material inside brain cells could be a key factor in the development […]

Published on February 13, 2023

Delving into the Depths of Data: Machine Learning in Parkinson’s Research

Imagine you have a treasure chest filled with precious gems, each representing a different aspect of Parkinson’s disease. That’s what the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) has at its disposal – over a decade’s worth of diverse and valuable data from patients, control subjects, and those at risk. Just like mining for gems, researchers are […]

Published on February 13, 2023

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