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cognition

[kog-nish-uhn] / kɒgˈnɪʃ ən /


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Increased levels of klotho are thought to combat inflammation and improve cognition, and therapies to boost its production are being developed in the U.S. to target specific neurodegenerative ailments, such as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

"Animal cognition in the wild may sometimes be more sophisticated than we tend to assume," Loretto said.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Courts recognize that cognition exists on a scale; they may be capable of making some decisions, if not others.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

People diagnosed with Alzheimer's had much higher levels of Chlamydia pneumoniae in both their retinas and brains compared to those with normal cognition.

From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2026

Recognizing someone’s face is a classic example of unconscious cognition.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell