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·September 10, 2024·6 min read

AI Determines How the Brain Predicts and Processes Thoughts

Summary: A new study using artificial intelligence has provided novel insights into how the brain predicts future events and processes...

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·September 10, 2024·6 min read

Varied Cognitive Training Boosts Learning and Memory

New research shows that varied cognitive training, rather than repetitive tasks, helps older adults improve working memory. Participants who engaged in multiple types of memory exercises saw the greatest improvement compared to those who repeated the same task.

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·September 6, 2024·3 min read

Neurodevelopmental Disruptions Behind Schizophrenia Cognitive Deficits

A recent review of genetic and population studies reveals that premorbid cognitive deficits in schizophrenia, such as lower IQ, are largely due to neurodevelopmental disruptions rather than inherited genetic variants that directly increase schizophrenia risk. The findings suggest that non-familial factors, including rare genetic mutations and environmental influences, play a significant role in both cognitive impairments and schizophrenia risk.

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·August 27, 2024·6 min read

COVID’s Inflammation Linked to Long-Term Brain Effects

New research uncovers how COVID-19 may cause neuroinflammation, leading to persistent neurological symptoms even after recovery. The study found elevated levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and significant changes in cerebrospinal fluid among hospitalized patients, highlighting the brain's vulnerability to the virus.

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·August 26, 2024·4 min read

Non-Cognitive Skills Are as Vital as Intelligence

A new study reveals that non-cognitive skills like motivation and self-regulation are as crucial as intelligence in determining academic success. These skills, influenced by both genetics and environment, grow increasingly important throughout a child's education.

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·August 25, 2024·4 min read

How Logical Thinking and Empathy Define Wisdom

A new study reveals that people across 12 countries and five continents perceive wisdom through two key dimensions: reflective orientation and socio-emotional awareness. Reflective orientation includes logical thinking and emotion control, while socio-emotional awareness focuses on empathy and social context. These dimensions consistently influence how individuals judge wisdom in leaders, scientists, and others. The findings highlight the universal principles that shape perceptions of wisdom and their implications for leadership and education.

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·August 25, 2024·6 min read

Blocking a Brain Pathway Reverses Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s

Blocking the kynurenine pathway, a regulator of brain metabolism, can restore cognitive function in lab mice with Alzheimer’s disease. The pathway is overactivated in Alzheimer’s, disrupting glucose metabolism and starving neurons of energy. By inhibiting this pathway, researchers improved memory and brain plasticity in mice, offering hope for new treatments in humans. IDO1 inhibitors, currently in cancer trials, could be repurposed for Alzheimer’s treatment.

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·August 7, 2024·5 min read

Child Signals: Vocal Cues Shape Adult Perceptions

Human children depend on caregivers for extended periods, employing complex vocal and cognitive cues to elicit adult attention and care. Recent research shows that adults prioritize vocal cues when assessing children's emotions and perceived helplessness, while cognitive cues weigh more in evaluating intelligence.

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·July 30, 2024·6 min read

Brain Blood Vessels Key to Combating Cognitive Decline

New research highlights the critical role of healthy blood vessels in maintaining brain health and addressing age-related cognitive decline. The study reveals that vascular degradation in the brain can lead to neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease.

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·July 30, 2024·4 min read

GLP-1 Drug Slows Alzheimer’s Cognitive Decline

A recent study suggests that a GLP-1 drug, liraglutide, may protect the brains of people with mild Alzheimer’s disease, slowing cognitive decline by 18% over one year. This effect is likely due to the drug’s ability to reduce brain inflammation, improve insulin resistance, and lower the impact of Alzheimer’s biomarkers.

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·July 29, 2024·3 min read

How “This” and “That” Shape Language and Social Cognition

A study reveals that demonstratives like 'this' and 'that' not only indicate distance but also direct attention, linking language to social cognition. Researchers found that the meaning of demonstratives varies across languages and is influenced by the listener's focus. This study involved speakers of ten languages and used computational modeling to understand these dynamics. The findings suggest that attention manipulation is an inherent part of language, embedded in demonstratives.

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·July 25, 2024·8 min read

Cancer Drug Shows Promise for Autism Cognitive Function

A new experimental cancer drug could ease cognitive difficulties for those with Rett syndrome, a rare autism-linked disorder, by enhancing brain cell functions. The drug, ADH-503, improves the activity of microglia, which are crucial for maintaining neural networks.