Cognitive Science

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Common and distinct neural mechanisms of attention

Despite a constant deluge of sensory stimulation, only a fraction of it is used to guide behavior. This selective processing is generally referred to as attention, and much research has focused on the neural mechanisms controlling it. Recently, research has broadened to include more ways by which different species selectively process sensory information, whether due […]

Published on February 23, 2024

Editorial: Bioinformatics for modern neuroscience

Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success of Society. With a keen interest in exploring the untapped potential of the human mind, Dr. Lowemann has dedicated […]

Published on February 22, 2024

Associative Role of HLA-DRB1 as a Protective Factor for Susceptibility and Progression of Parkinson’s Disease: A Chinese Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Study

Background: Previous genome-wide association studies investigating the relationship between the HLA-DRB1 and the risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD) have shown limited racial diversity and have not explored clinical heterogeneity extensively.The study consisted of three parts: a case-control study, a cross-sectional study, and a longitudinal cohort study. The case-control study included 477 PD patients and 477 […]

Published on February 22, 2024