Introduction: Cognitive enhancers (CEs), also known as “smart drugs”,“study aids” or
“nootropics” are a cause of concern. Recent research studies investigated the use of CEs …

We review new findings and new theoretical developments in the field of intelligence. New
findings include the following:(a) Heritability of IQ varies significantly by social class.(b) …

Dietary flavanols are food constituents found in certain fruits and vegetables that have been
linked to cognitive aging. Previous studies suggested that consumption of dietary flavanols …

Innovation is everywhere. In the world of goods (technology), but also in the world of words:
innovation is discussed in the scientific and technical literature, but also in the social …

This new edition provides an accessible guide to advances in neuroscience research and
what they reveal about intelligence. Compelling evidence shows that genetics plays a major …

Use of prescription stimulants by normal healthy individuals to enhance cognition is said to
be on the rise. Who is using these medications for cognitive enhancement, and how …

Drawing on insights from both medical sociology and science and technology studies this
article provides a critical analysis of the nature and status of pharmaceuticalisation in terms …

The term neuroenhancement refers to improvement in the cognitive, emotional and
motivational functions of healthy individuals through, inter alia, the use of drugs. Of known …

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most controversial and
misunderstood medical conditions today. With skyrocketing rates of diagnosis and …

Innovation is everywhere. In the world of goods (technology) certainly, but also in the realm
of words. Innovation is discussed in scientific and technical literature, in social sciences such …