The social world is inherently uncertain. Research suggests that we employ Bayesian inference to manage this. However, this work consistently overlooks how online environments (e.g., social media) modulate the social uncertainty we experience. Researchers need to scrutinise the implications of this shift, as the online social environment, like social media, differs fundamentally from its offline […]
MRC CBU Science Night – Cambridge Festival 2024
Mind Matters – An Evening Looking into the Brain Date: Wednesday 20 March 2024 Time: 6pm – 8.30pm Location: MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, 15 Chaucer Road, Cambridge, CB2 7EF Science Night – Full details As part of the Cambridge Festival 2024, the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit are hosting a fun […]
A neuroanatomical and cognitive model of impaired social behaviour in frontotemporal dementia
Impaired social behaviour is a common manifestation of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a neurodegenerative disorder associated with atrophy in the frontal and temporal lobes. These social changes are commonly associated with the behavioural-variant of FTD (bvFTD) and prefrontal cortical atrophy, but occur in the semantic dementia subtype of FTD too, following anterior temporal lobe atrophy. Although […]
Study finds strongest evidence to date of brain’s ability to compensate for age-related cognitive decline
Scientists have found the strongest evidence yet that our brains can compensate for age-related deterioration by recruiting other areas to help with brain function and maintain cognitive performance. As we age, our brain gradually atrophies, losing nerve cells and connections and this can lead to a decline in brain function. It’s not fully understood why […]
Using AI to tackle society’s biggest challenges
The five winners of the challenge called AI-deas have been selected by ai@cam: the University of Cambridge’s new flagship mission to drive AI innovation that benefits science, citizens and society. They will receive seed funding to get off the ground and support to scale their impact. Each project exemplifies the public value ai@cam champions in […]
Cognitive Neuroimaging Skills Training In Cambridge (COGNESTIC) 2024
You can now pre-register your interest to attend the Cognitive Neuroscience Skills Training In Cambridge (COGNESTIC) at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit in Cambridge on 16-27 September 2024. The two-week summer school will provide researchers with training in state-of-the-art methods for open neuroimaging analysis and related methods, focusing on MRI, fMRI and EEG/MEG. […]
Dr Alex Woolgar appointed as Unit Deputy Director
Congratulations to Dr Alex Woolgar, who has taken up the role of Unit Deputy Director at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (MRC CBU), working alongside Dr Bob Carlyon. Alex took over from Prof Rik Henson, who stepped down as Deputy Director in November 2023. Alex will also continue her Programme Leader role and […]
A “dance” between brain circuits might be behind the diversity of human intelligence
Have you ever been curious about how our brains manage tasks like remembering a phone number, shifting attention, or controlling impulsive decisions? These are part of “executive functions,” essential cognitive processes for everything from daily decision-making to problem-solving. Traditionally, these functions were thought to be managed by specific, isolated brain networks. A new study, led […]
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