The Neurobiology of Moral Sensitivity
What's the nature of morality? This debate has been the center of theorists' arguments over decades. However, what about the…
Neuroscience
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.
Neuralink, a Brain Chip to Connect to a Computer
Elon Musk is a tycoon capable of arousing admiration and controversy at the same time. Some refer to him as…
What's the Purpose of Fear?
Fear is one of the six basic emotions that Charles Darwin identified in 1872. The others are joy, sadness, disgust, anger, and surprise. The body language of fear is easy…
Why Does the Brain Have Folds?
Throughout humankind's history, humans have always wanted to know more about the brain and its parts. It's interesting to know…
David Eagleman and the Mystery of Consciousness
David Eagleman is one of the most popular neuroscientists. His television show, The Brain with David Eagleman, has millions of…
Brain Wave Stimulation for People with Alzheimer's
Do you know what gamma waves are? Are you aware of the benefits of wave brain stimulation as a treatment…
Availability Bias: Saying the First Thing that Comes to Your Mind
The availability bias explains, to a large extent, why advertising works. When we need to buy a product, the brands…
Low-Dose Naltrexone: A Forgotten Panacea?
Over the past decade, there has been growing public interest in the opioid antagonist naltrexone. When taken in low doses…
How to Get What You Want According to Neuroscience
To get what you want, you don't need to wish on a star or hope you get lucky. Desires are…
Purkinje Neurons: The Enigmatic Cells of the Cerebellar Cortex
Under a microscope, Purkinje neurons look almost like trees. Neuroscience experts have often described them as some of the most…
What's Olfactory Memory and How Does it Work?
Have you ever smelled something that instantly took you back to your childhood? Or bought a cookie because it smelled…
The Human Brainstem: The Butterfly in the Brain
The brainstem is a tubular structure found in the most posterior part of the human brain. It's attached to the…
The Power of Emotional Self-Regulation
Becoming your own master is the only way to be utterly free. In that sense, in order to be your…
Abulia: A Common But Misunderstood Condition
Lethargy is painful. You feel unmotivated and unenthusiastic and you can't decide or do anything. It's another kind of exhaustion,…
The Most Common Cognitive Distortions in Anxiety
Cognitive distortions in anxiety have a very clear goal: to intensify suffering. The mind falls captive of rigid and negative…
Sleep Cycles: Understanding Your Brain Can Help You Sleep Better
REM cycles, non-REM cycles, delta waves, theta waves, K-complexes... The sleep cycles are as fascinating as they are important to…
The Main Risk Factor for Mental Disorders Identified
To a large extent, mental pathologies remain a mystery to science. The causes of these conditions are continuously sought in…
The Use and Abuse of Anxiolytics and Hypnotics
Nowadays, anxiolytics and hypnotics are very commonly prescribed to patients. In fact, since 2000, there has been a significant increase…
Training Your Brain to Retain Hope
It's possible to train your brain to retain hope and any time is as good as any to make changes…
The World's Largest Experiment on Intelligence
The BBC, in collaboration with Dr. Adam Hampshire of Imperial College London, launched in January 2020 what we can call…