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Brain imaging studies show attention to thinking in schizophrenia improves outlook for patients
A focus on schizophrenia as 'a disorder of thinking' promises much for patients with the condition, according to Dr Tonmoy Sharma, Head of the Section of Cognitive Psychopharmacology (SCP) at the Institute of Psychiatry. In a presentation to journalists during Brain Awareness Week, Dr Sharma outlined new research showing the importance of... view more... (1999-03-16)
Parts of brain involved in social cognition may be in place by age 6
Social cognition-the ability to think about the minds and mental states of others-is essential for human beings. In the last decade, a group of regions has been discovered in the human brain that are specifically used for social cognition. view more (2009-07-15)
Impaired kidney function linked to cognitive decline in elderly
A new study published in the medical journal Neurology suggests that impaired kidney function is a risk factor for cognitive decline in old age. view more (2009-09-29)
Creativity and Cognition Research Studios
At a time of increasing international interest in the cross over between the arts, sciences and new technology, Loughborough University has been chosen as the home of the Creativity and Cognition Research Studios, with the aid of nearly £0.6M from Government and industry. The Studios will provide a major advance in computer-based work in the... view more... (1999-04-14)
European Latsis Prize 2002
The European Latsis Prize 2002 will be awarded to Professor Annette Karmiloff-Smith, Head of the Neurocognitive Development Unit at the Institute of Child Health, University College London, for her outstanding contribution to the understanding of cognitive and language development in children with genetic disorders. The Prize ceremony will take... view more... (2002-11-21)
Monkeys' ability to reflect on their thoughts may have implications for infants, autistic children
New research from Columbia's Primate Cognition Laboratory has demonstrated for the first time that monkeys could acquire meta-cognitive skills: the ability to reflect about their thoughts and to assess their performance. view more (2007-04-23)
Human factors analysis reveals ways to reduce friendly fire incidents
One of the most tragic consequences of war is "friendly fire": casualties that result when warfighters mistakenly fire on their own or allied troops. view more (2007-02-26)
Study on Joint Attention Has Implications for Understanding Autism
A hallmark of human nature is the ability to share information and to comprehend the thoughts and intentions of others. This capability involves social cognition (the cognitive processes involved in social interaction) and makes a significant contribution to the foundations for language development, as well as social competence. It also sets us... view more... (2007-09-27)
Monkeys don't go for easy pickings
Animals' natural foraging decisions give an insight into their cognitive abilities, and primates do not automatically choose the easy option. Instead, they appear to decide where to feed based on the quality of the resources available and the effect on their social group, rather than simply selecting the nearest food available. view more (2007-07-18)
New research examines genetics of successful aging
Scientists have identified genes related to reaching age 90 with preserved cognition, according to a study published in the September issue of the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. view more (2006-08-10)
Researchers Find Eye Movement Can Affect Problem-solving, Cognition
A pair of Beckman Institute researchers has discovered that by directing the eye movements of test subjects they were able to affect the participants' ability to solve a problem, demonstrating that eye movement is not just a function of cognition but can actually affect our cognitive processes. view more (2007-09-25)
University research dispels popular myth
New research by a University of Sunderland psychologist has challenged the common belief that pregnant women suffer from memory and concentration impairment. A study by Dr Ros Crawley and her team concluded that there is no evidence to support widespread opinion that women's mental abilities weaken during pregnancy. Magazine articles, childcare... view more... (2003-03-13)
Emotional impairment linked to cognitive deficits in bipolar children
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago used functional brain imaging to establish a link between emotional impairment and poor cognition in children with bipolar disorder. view more (2005-10-21)
Moderate alcohol intake associated with better mental function in older women
Research involving more than 7,000 older women found that those who drink a moderate amount of alcohol have slightly higher levels of mental function than non-drinkers, particularly in verbal abilities, according to researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and colleagues. view more (2006-06-01)
New research examines genetics of successful aging
A study released today at the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology's Annual Meeting revealed that scientists have identified genes related to reaching age 90 with preserved cognition. view more (2005-12-13)
Good information? It's not all about the brain
An Indiana University neuroscientist and University of Tokyo roboticist have figured out a way to model the popularly accepted idea that it takes all types of sensory information to help us make sense of our environments. view more (2006-10-27)
Nursing Home Placement Associated with Accelerated Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer's Disease
People with Alzheimer's disease experience an acceleration in the rate of cognitive decline after being placed in a nursing home according to a new study by the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center. view more (2007-06-01)
Exercise helps overweight children reduce anger expression
Regular exercise seems to reduce anger expression in overweight but otherwise healthy children, researchers said. view more (2008-11-25)
Low-carb diets can affect dieters' cognition skills
A new study from the psychology department at Tufts University shows that when dieters eliminate carbohydrates from their meals, they performed more poorly on memory-based tasks than when they reduce calories, but maintain carbohydrates. When carbohydrates were reintroduced, cognition skills returned to normal. view more (2008-12-12)
Nurtured chimps rake it in
Human interaction and stimulation enhance chimpanzees' cognitive abilities, according to new research from the Chimpanzee Cognition Center at The Ohio State University. view more (2007-06-14)
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