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Molecular Cognitive Science

Meaning

Molecular Cognitive Science is an interdisciplinary field that investigates the fundamental molecular and cellular mechanisms underpinning cognitive processes such as memory, learning, attention, and executive function. It seeks to establish precise correlations between the concentration, kinetics, and function of specific molecules—including neurotransmitters, hormones, and neurotrophic factors—and observable cognitive outcomes. This science provides the biochemical blueprint for understanding and manipulating the brain’s information processing capabilities. It is the bedrock for targeted, evidence-based cognitive enhancement protocols.