Causes of Alzheimer’s
The healthy human brain contains tens of billions of neurons, which specialized cells that process and transmit information via electricalContinue Reading
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The healthy human brain contains tens of billions of neurons, which specialized cells that process and transmit information via electricalContinue Reading
Have you ever thought of a word or phrase but after repeating it so many times, it doesn’t feel like a word anymore? That weird feeling is an example of the psychological phenomenon, semantic satiation
Exploring the central nervous system and its roles.
After having a rough day, sometimes we just want to blast sad music and sing along with lyrics that match what we are feeling. The paradox– that we listen to sad music to feel better– is a question that researchers have asked for years and are beginning to understand.
As we continue our tour of the fascinating academic discipline of the neurosciences, we will take a temporary stop to see the Hall of Fame of stress, the sympathetic nervous system.
A discussion of new research which shows a link between stimulation of the brain’s reward system and significantly decreased tumor size.
Humans and lobsters.. What lessons can be learned from the two?
An insight on Glutamate- the neurochemical glue at the heart of learning.
Unless you can read minds, one can never know whether an individual is being honest. Yet, a study conducted byContinue Reading
Why are our brains so susceptible to addiction? The answer lies in the way our brains are wired.