This study reveals a role for the superior colliculus in higher-order cognition, independent of its role in spatial orienting. Researchers found that the superior colliculus exhibits robust encoding of learned visual categories and its inactivation markedly impaired category decisions in rhesus macaques.
A study examining the impact of gut microbiome modulation via prebiotic supplementation on muscle function and cognitive performance in older adults, finding no significant improvement in muscle function but a beneficial effect on cognition.
