Neuroscience

Animal testing in scientific research has a long history and still remains a common practice in scientific research. Approximately 115 million animals are used each year for these purposes. However, many people are against it. Even in ancient times, animal…

Many people think that the brain’s reward system is the part of the brain that causes addictions. However, there’s one essential aspect that we have to understand here. Having goals is synonymous with health and well-being. Thus, all of this…

Reading while traveling is more than pleasurable; it’s a necessity. It means resting our heads against the window while traveling on the subway, train, or bus, and immersing ourselves in distant worlds and other people’s lives. These waves of words…

Paradise syndrome refers to how each person has a vision about how things are and, most importantly, about how they should be. When there’s a discrepancy between these premises, they need a change to close or shorten such a disharmony.…

Scientists have suspected for some time that girls’ brains mature faster than boys’ brains. Now, a study from Newcastle University in the United Kingdom finally has the data to back up their hypothesis. In addition, researchers have shown that girls’…

Neurotransmitters are essential for the well-being of humans. For example, thanks to them, our brain is able to communicate with other parts of the body. That being said, monoamines are located within the neurophysiological classification of neurotransmitters. The main characteristic…

As neuroscience makes more discoveries about the human brain, interest in the field has grown exponentially. Unfortunately, one consequence of this increased interest is the misinterpretation or decontextualization of research about the brain, resulting in what we call “neuromyths”. These…

Who hasn’t tried to erase an unpleasant memory or a traumatic experience! However, to your brain, forgetting is more complicated than remembering. It’s as if this fascinating organ wants you to remember because your memories are the essence of your…

The neurobiology of disappointment shows once again that there are aspects in life that the brain experiences in a particularly painful way. That’s why, due to some unknown reason, a person might suffer for longer when they lose an opportunity…

Your brain when you read is full of stimuli, as this activity provides a lot of benefits in the short and long term. For instance, it reduces stress, improves sleep quality, increases your vocabulary and memory, and it even leads…

This article is about the anatomy of the encephalon, the upper part of the central nervous system. This organ is inside the skull and its purpose is to conduct and integrate information, reasoning, judgment and control behavior. As for its…

Our nervous system is full of curiosities, and the lenticular nucleus is one of them. It’s a subcortical brain structure that, among other things, is the source of motivation and learning. However, when we talk about the lenticular nucleus, we…

Alzheimer’s disease currently affects over 46 million people. Thus, the study of dementia, in general, is one of science’s greatest challenges nowadays. Despite having come a long way, there’s still much to discover. Therefore, it’s also inevitable that scientists will…

Sleepwalking is a well-known sleep disorder. A sleepwalker has an unconscious awakening that makes them wander around. People that sleepwalk can either walk around aimlessly or do more complex things such as cooking or driving a car. Sleepwalking has two…

The effects of cocaine on the brain are devastating. This is the second most widely used drug in the world and it’s been a health problem since the 80s. The substance, which derives from the coca leaf plant, leads to…

The British Medical Journal published some studies by Donald Redelmeier on the effects of the moon. According to these, the full moon increases fatal traffic accidents. This is what the scientist concluded after collecting and analyzing a series of data…

The role of orexins, also known as hypocretins, is well known by scientists. They discovered them in 1998. These two neuropeptide hormones are present in most vertebrates and derive from a common precursor protein, called prepro-orexin: Orexin A or hypocretin…

Exercising has many benefits for your body and mind. It improves your fitness level, strengthens your muscles, tones your skin and, in addition, it’s great for your cardiovascular system and even for your cognitive ability. However, overtraining makes people more…

Chronic stress can affect your life without you even knowing it. Living under chronic stress is like living inside a high-speed train. At first, everything will seem normal and you’re thankful it goes so fast. Little by little, you realize…

Sleeping is both a fascinating and necessary process for all human beings. Due to the physiological and neuroanatomical information humans lacked in the past, this phenomenon has always been surrounded by mystery and speculation. However, nowadays, many available research studies…