Molecular Spectroscopy in Cognitive Impairment
- JulieC Clark
- Sep 19
- 2 min read
Scientists such as molecular spectroscopists image biomarkers to study the molecular and chemical affects on deteriorating brains and the minds of those with disorders to ease symptoms and better understand cases.
There isn't a specific degree needed to study cognitive impairment relative to molecular spectroscopy. Researchers have the freedom to study cognitive impairment after becoming a molecular spectroscopist, utilizing their expertise in the chemical and biological field from different academic areas.
Molecular spectroscopists need a Bachelor's of science (B.S.) in biochemistry and molecular biology. There are many course requirements in chemistry, biology, and biochemistry. However electives range from Computer Applications in Molecular Biology to Neurobiology and Plant Molecular Biology.
"The rapid increase in the incidence of Alzheimer's (AD) highlights the need for an easy, efficient and accurate diagnosis of the disease in its initial stages in order to halt or delay the progression... aided by advanced neuroimaging techniques like positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)."
"Psychiatric diseases, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and major depressive disorder, place a huge health burden on society... This review thus aims to explore the underlying molecular mechanisms of cognitive impairment in major psychiatric disorders and identify valuable biomarkers for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of patients."
Molecular understanding and the study of patients like those with the disorders and diseases listed above are vital in understanding of the changing human condition and aiding culture, society, and the pained individual heal and evolve.
Work Cited
Department of Biological Sciences (2025, September 19). UMBC. https://biology.umbc.edu/undergrad/undergraduate-programs/bs_bioc/
Molecular and Imaging Biomarkers in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Focus on Recent Insights (2020, July 10). National Library of Medicine. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7565667/
Cognitive impairment in psychiatric diseases: Biomarkers of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention (2022, November 2). National Library of Medicine. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9666407/#abstract1
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This is really well written! I like how informative you are, you seem to know a lot on the subject! I don't think I knew what a Molecular Spectroscopy was before I read this. Only thing that I can think to suggest to make it better would be to maybe mention more about what this field has done with their research to help people with the disorders they study.