Cognitive Musicology

Cognitive Musicology

Cognitive musicology is a branch of cognitive science that focuses on computationally modeling musical knowledge to better understand music and cognition. It is an interdisciplinary…
Motor Imagery

Motor Imagery

Motor imaging is a cognitive process in which a person mentally rehearses or simulates a given movement without actually performing it. It is a mental…
Embodied Music Cognition

Embodied Music Cognition

Embodied music cognition is a theoretical paradigm that investigates the interplay of the human body, cognition, and musical experiences. It is a branch of systematic…
Motor Cognition

Motor Cognition

Motor cognition refers to the cognitive processes that govern the planning, control, and execution of voluntary motions. The concept of motor cognition encompasses the idea…
Embodied Cognition – a theoretical paradigm

Embodied Cognition – a theoretical paradigm

Embodied cognition is a theoretical paradigm in cognitive science that proposes that the mind is impacted not just by the brain, but also by the…
Brain Mechanism Trains Mice to Shun Bullies

Brain Mechanism Trains Mice to Shun Bullies

Mice, like humans, form complex social groupings, compete for territory and mates, and learn when it is safest to avoid specific opponents. According to a…
Hormonal Sentience

Hormonal Sentience

Hormonal sentience, first stated by Robert A. Freitas Jr., characterizes the information processing rate in plants, which are primarily reliant on hormones rather than neurons,…
Brain Thinning may indicate the Risk of Dementia – 5 to 10 years before Symptoms

Brain Thinning may indicate the Risk of Dementia – 5 to 10 years before Symptoms

Researchers have found a biomarker that can detect dementia far earlier than its onset. According to research, thinning of specific brain regions may be an…
Magnetized Neurons can be used to Treat Parkinson’s Symptoms

Magnetized Neurons can be used to Treat Parkinson’s Symptoms

Electrical deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a well-known treatment for Parkinson’s disease-related movement disorders. However, implanting electrodes in the brain is an invasive and imprecise…
Could Unusual Visual Symptoms be an indicator of Alzheimer’s?

Could Unusual Visual Symptoms be an indicator of Alzheimer’s?

While Alzheimer’s disease generally affects cognition and memory, it is rarely associated with unusual visual symptoms. Visual abnormalities or hallucinations can occur in some people…
A Novel Reason for the Death of Neurons in Alzheimer’s Disease

A Novel Reason for the Death of Neurons in Alzheimer’s Disease

The cause of neuron death in Alzheimer’s disease is poorly understood. A new study shows RNA interference may play a key role. Scientists have identified…
A Study explains the Role of a Little-known Synapse in the Brain

A Study explains the Role of a Little-known Synapse in the Brain

For the first time, Oregon Health & Science University researchers have revealed the function of a little-understood junction between cells in the brain, which could…
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