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.

Ethanolamine, the Key to the Origin of Life

ResearchEthanolamine, the Key to the Origin of Life

Carl Sagan, in his famous TV show Cosmos, said that we’re all made of stellar matter. He wasn’t wrong. However,…

Gut Microbiota - Definition, Relevance, and Medical Uses

ResearchGut Microbiota - Definition, Relevance, and Medical Uses

Did you know that gut microbiota refers to the microbiota in the intestinal tract? Scientists define microbiota as “the assemblage…

How Eye Contact Affects Your Memory

ResearchHow Eye Contact Affects Your Memory

Have you ever made eye contact and found yourself caught in the gaze of the other person? You may have…

Medical Tools to Assess Mild Cognitive Impairment

ResearchMedical Tools to Assess Mild Cognitive Impairment

As soon as you experience the early signs of cognitive impairment, you need to go see a specialist. If the…

Age-Related Changes in the Perception of Pain

ResearchAge-Related Changes in the Perception of Pain

The changes in the perception of pain are definitely age-related. Pain perception changes to the point where the physical pain…

Mendel’s Groundbreaking Laws of Inheritance

ResearchMendel’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?…

Maurice Hilleman: Vaccine Pioneer and Lifesaver

ResearchMaurice 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

ResearchThe 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

ResearchThe 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

ResearchHugs 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

ResearchDaydreaming 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

ResearchThe 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?

ResearchTelekinesis - 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

ResearchCuriosity 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

ResearchThe 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

ResearchThe 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

ResearchInferential 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

ResearchAdaptive 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&he...

Neuralink, a Brain Chip to Connect to a Computer

ResearchNeuralink, 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

ResearchThe 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

ResearchThe 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…