Every day, neuroscience provides us with new fascinating answers to questions about our behaviour. In this section, we’ll take a journey through the basics of the brain’s neurobiology and biochemistry. You’ll also find what causes emotions and behaviours, as well as certain pathologies. Here, we present the latest discoveries and research on drugs and neuropsychiatry in a simple yet fascinating way.
Why does the brain love surprises? Surprise is a basic emotion caused by an unforeseen stimulus. When the surprise isn’t pleasant, it becomes a negative emotion such as fear, rage, or sadness. But when the surprise is positive, the result…
OLM cells are the bravery neurons, according to neurologists. In recent months, experts discovered that any feelings of threat and…
The brain is the home of your mind and your memories. Thus, you trust its ability to process information when…
Robert Whitaker has been one of the most critical voices of psychiatry for the past few years. Curiously, he isn’t…
Neurogaming is a new way to play video games. It involves using your brain waves to perform actions within the games. This new technique emerged from the latest advances in gaming as well as neuroscience. Some experts are convinced that…
Vasopressin, or arginine vasopressin, is one of the most well-known and important hormones in the body. For example, it’s crucial for homeostasis, which is the balance of electrolytes maintained by the retention or reabsorption of water, sodium, and glucose. We…
The curtain opens. A magician shows the audience an empty bag. Several audience members examine the bag and declare it…
Have you considered the difficulties left-handed people have in a world that seems to be designed for right-handed people? Although…
Memory has been the focal point of psychology for centuries. One of the most fascinating, and often frustrating, aspects of memory is forgetfulness. Interestingly, the type of information, as well as situational contexts, play a key role in our ability…
Most of us, at one point or another, have felt or shown a pessimistic attitude. But what’s pessimism exactly? Is…
Sleep learning (hypnopedia) has gotten a lot of attention in recent years. Some marketing campaigns claim that all you have to do is play an audio lesson while you sleep and, when you wake up, you’ll have acquired new knowledge.…
The epithalamus is a tiny structure that carries out extremely important functions for your survival. It regulates circadian rhythms, as…
Even when you eat the simplest of dishes, the processes that occur inside your body and mind go far beyond just taking in the food. It’s even more than the simple process of digestion. Actually, there’s a current of research…
The Lost Mariner (2014) is truly fascinating, even though it was a real tragedy for its protagonist. This is a story about one of the many consequences that alcoholism can have on a person’s cognitive functions. In some cases, these consequences…
Is it true that poverty changes the human brain? Well, many of the brain studies of the last 50 years concentrated on studying the effects of an enriched environment. They found that greater social and intellectual stimulation leads to structural and…
The serious health crisis in the United States due to the opioid addiction epidemic is putting the country and its…
Currently, neuropsychological rehabilitation is in the health services limelight due to its usefulness in traumatic events that pertain to the brain. We need to stress that a rehabilitation process is of utmost importance for a person to be able to be…
Animal testing in scientific research has a long history and still remains a common practice in scientific research. Approximately 115…
Many people think that the brain’s reward system is the part of the brain that causes addictions. However, there’s one…
Reading while traveling is more than pleasurable; it’s a necessity. It means resting our heads against the window while traveling…