Mendel’s Groundbreaking Laws of Inheritance
Did you know that, thanks to his groundbreaking laws of inheritance, the world considers Gregory Mendel the father of genetics?…
Research
All advances in neuroscience come from scientific discoveries and studies. In this section, you’ll be kept up-to-date with the latest research on this fascinating field.
Maurice Hilleman: Vaccine Pioneer and Lifesaver
Most of us are alive today thanks to Maurice Hilleman, even though we might not know it. As a matter…
The Serotonin Transporter Gene and Depression
Experts think that several factors cause depression. However, they recently considered two of them to be of particular importance. The…
The Connection Between a Psychopathology and Early Deprivation
One of the great purposes of psychology in the experimental field is to discover the origin of psychopathology, of psychological…
Hugs Leave an Imprint on Our Genes
Hugs leave an imprint on our genes. Science has just discovered something wonderful. Physical contact, for example, comforting babies skin…
Daydreaming Can Make You Smarter
When you close your eyes and daydream, you can travel anywhere, achieve anything, and face any fear. But do these…
The Fascinating Life of Gut Neurons
Sometimes, what goes on in the human body is even more fascinating than the workings of the universe. For example,…
Telekinesis - Pseudoscience or Psychic Ability?
Telekinesis, or psychokinesis, refers to the ability to influence, alter, or move physical objects with the mind. Is it pure…
Curiosity and Hunger Share Brain Regions
Curiosity and hunger share brain regions. This is a fascinating fact because these are two basic human needs and because…
The Effects of Stimulating Drinks on the Human Brain
The full effects of stimulating drinks on our brains aren't yet known. This is a subject that's currently being researched…
The Power of Genetics in Alzheimer's Disease
According to the WHO, throughout the world, an estimated 47 million people suffer from dementia. Alzheimer's disease is the most…
Inferential Statistics in Psychology
Inferential statistics is a tool for studying a given population. Even if you don't follow a theoretical model, you'd surely…
Adaptive Psychopathy: Empathy and Darkness
Recent research by the American Psychological Association (APA) indicates that some adaptive psychopaths have empathy. What they've seen is that…
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…
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 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…
The Molecular Footprint of Stress
Epigenetics is a discipline that studies changes in the genome produced by environmental and hereditary factors. Thanks to it, the…
The Impact of Happiness on Health According to Harvard
For a while, researchers have been discussing the impact of happiness on health. The question here is: can happiness lead…
Research Validity and Types of Content
In statistical terms, research validity is defined as the proportion of the true variance that's relevant for the purposes of…
Your Brain Has an Autopilot Mode: The Default Mode Network
Although it might surprise you, your brain has a private life independent of your conscious mind. The default mode network…