Those with a slower cognitive function may often feel frustrated at their inability to learn facts as quickly as their peers. However, a new study is suggesting a link that could explain the interaction between the brain state and triggers that are responsible for learning. Researchers believe that these findings could be a new way to boost cognitive function.

Researchers from the University of Bristol have found that Acetylcholine is released from the brain during learning, and it is imperative for creating new memories. The study found that acetylcholine can facilitate NMDA receptors by blocking SK channels, which typically block NMDA receptors.

The study's authors write that while this discovery could lead to a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease, it may also serve as a better way to solve other cognitive conditions.

"From a therapeutic point of view, this study suggests that certain drugs that act on specific acetylcholine receptors may be highly attractive as potential treatments for cognitive disorders," said lead researcher Dr. Jack Mellor from the University of Bristol's Medical School.