We discover more and more fascinating things about the brain every day. Here we’ve made available information about the latest studies and how you can better understand your processes, anatomy, pathologies, and curiosities related to this sophisticated organ.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Learning a new language, playing an instrument, socializing, keeping a curious attitude, exercising… In order to keep your brain in shape, there are many strategies you can follow. However, in the past few years, experts have been focusing on a…
Feeling a caress or the intensity of a hug. Dancing. Finding your way around a new city. Seeing an object and suddenly remembering a happy moment from your past… These and many other types of occurrences related to sensations, memories,…
Dark matter is one of human’s most amazing brain structures. Although you might think it’s unimportant if you judge it by its size, it’s vital for your body. This article is about dark matter. Here, we’ll define it and discuss…
With the ever-increasing prevalence of anxiety, it’s more important than ever to know what it entails so you can take proper measures to prevent it. Knowing what it entails can help you and the people around you avoid catastrophic thinking…
The mind has been described in many ways throughout history. Currently, we know more about it thanks to technological advances that have allowed new scientific research. On this note, do you ever wonder what the mind of a baby is…
The cingulate gyrus is a part of the human brain that exists in both hemispheres. This structure, along with the parahippocampal gyrus, forms the limbic cortex of the brain’s limbic system. When you’re unsettled or anxious, your cingulate gyrus is…
What do you remember more vividly from your childhood, the first time you ate candy or your first fight at school? Nearly everyone would choose the second option. It seems that humans are much better at remembering painful experiences than…
Imagine you’re sitting in front of the television watching a game show. Suddenly, there’s a question about a topic you know about. Although you really do know the answer, you just can’t remember it. You know that you know it!…
Out-of-body experiences encompass several phenomena that are as fantastic as they’re complex. Imagine yourself floating out of your body; this is exactly how it feels. For a long time, the explanations were tribal and mystical. However, now we know it’s…
Getting a song stuck in your head, or earworm, is like falling into an infinite loop. No matter how hard you try, you can seem to stop signing it. And just when you thought you were over it, it comes…
You probably aren’t aware of many of the unconscious processes that happen in your body and mind. The polyvagal theory attempts to explain one of those intuitive processes. You’ve probably experienced moments when you feel like you’re in danger but…
Researchers often consider the relationship between asthma and the mind. In fact, they have for a long time. It’s rather easy to notice the connection on a sick person’s daily life. What’s most obvious is the link between stress, anxiety,…