Neuroscientists Have Pinpointed the Origins of Creativity in the Brain
A collaborative study by researchers from the University of Utah Health and Baylor College of Medicine has uncovered the crucial function of the default mode…
Cognition News
Cognition encompasses all aspects of mental processing and intellectual function, including perception, memory, thinking, problem-solving, language, and decision-making. It is a fundamental characteristic of human consciousness and underlies how we understand and interact with the world. Cognitive processes involve both innate and learned components, allowing individuals to gather, process, store, and retrieve information. Studies in cognition explore the intricacies of brain function and its relationship with behavior, contributing to fields such as psychology, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. This understanding helps in addressing cognitive disorders, enhancing educational methods, and designing systems that improve human-computer interaction. Cognition is a complex, multidimensional phenomenon that is vital for navigating daily tasks and overall survival.
Alzheimer’s Breakthrough: New Peptide Treatment Reverses Cognitive Decline
A new treatment has been shown to effectively combat cognitive decline in mice with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, stands as the…
Yale Researchers Identify Brain Region That Fuels Paranoia
Yale researchers link brain regions to paranoia through a study of human and monkey behaviors. The capacity to adjust beliefs about one’s actions and their…
How the Brain Masters Complexity Without Descending Into Chaos
Researchers reveal that neurons exhibiting “mixed selectivity” enable our brains to handle multiple computations simultaneously, providing the flexibility needed for complex cognitive tasks. Many neurons…
Brain Battles: How Stress Wipes Out Your Cognitive Reserve
Mentally stimulating activities and life experiences can improve cognition in memory clinic patients, but stress undermines this beneficial relationship. This is according to a new…
Pioneering the Fight Against Dementia: 20,000 Volunteers Join Groundbreaking Study
More than 20,000 volunteers have been recruited to a resource aimed at speeding up the development of much-needed dementia drugs. The cohort will enable scientists…
Turning Back Time: Study Links Key Nutrients to Slower Brain Aging
Participants whose brains aged more slowly had a nutrient profile that was similar to that of the Mediterranean diet. Scientists have been extensively researching the…
Scientists Discover New Brain Network Key to Understanding Social Interactions
A research team from IIT has identified a brain circuit involved in recognizing others’ emotions. This discovery could inform the development of therapeutic strategies for…
New Research Suggests That Your Gut Bacteria Could Impact Your Decision-Making
Research reveals that the gut microbiota affects mental health and social behavior, with studies showing that it can influence decision-making related to fairness, highlighting potential…
Deciphering Daydreams: How Sharp-Wave Ripples Shape Our Imaginative Minds
Researchers from Osaka University find that mind wandering, especially when associated with less pleasurable and more vivid and imaginative self-generated thoughts, is associated with a…
Study Reveals Stress May Make Us More Altruistic in the Face of Injustice
During a brain scan, while engaging in a bystander intervention task, participants experiencing stress displayed distinct neural activation patterns compared to those who were not…
Epiregulin: The Growth Factor Redefining Human Brain Evolution
What makes us human? According to neurobiologists, it is our neocortex. This outer layer of the brain is rich in neurons and lets us do…
Scientists Discover Unique Building Block of Human Vision
Research shows that infants primarily see high-contrast, simple patterns, forming an essential visual foundation for later development and influencing both human vision and AI training….
Scientists Have Discovered Cognitive Benefits of Creatine
Creatine, a widely used supplement among athletes to enhance physical performance, has been found to also temporarily boost cognitive abilities affected by sleep deprivation. This…
Unlocking the Secrets of Consciousness: New Brain Imaging Study Illuminates Critical Connections
Researchers identified a subcortical brain network that is thought to combine arousal and awareness, playing a key role in human consciousness. A study recently published…
Light Exposure Linked to Sharper Cognitive Skills, Study Finds
Research indicates that increased light exposure can enhance activity in a part of the brain known as the hypothalamus and boost cognitive performance. New research…
Unlocking Brain Secrets: Scientists Discover Link Between Pupil Size and Working Memory
Research from UT Arlington indicates a link between eye sensitivity and enhanced working memory. Working memory is a cognitive skill that functions as part of…
New Study Links Balanced Diet to Improved Brain Health, Cognition, and Intelligence
A new study highlights the profound link between dietary choices and brain health. Published in Nature, the study revealed that a healthy, balanced diet is…