You see it often in science-fiction films: brains controlled by a microchip for instance. But is this actually fiction? In mice, this is already possible using ‘optogenetics’. In
There’s a growing amount of evidence that “magical” mushrooms have potential mental health benefits, leading us to wonder what’s actually happening inside the brain? So, let’s find out…
Neuroscientist, Uri Hasson, Explains in his TED talk That we activate our brains in the same way when, we communicate. We can share our ideas, dreams and memories
Who could go a morning without their ‘black gold’, coffee? This caffeinated drink is for many a very important part of their day. So how does coffee wake
These days, people seem to be afraid that neuroscientists might be able to read their minds. In reality, that’s not quite possible, yet. In recent years, there’s been
You’ll find funny images posted online, called ‘memes’. However, this word has been used far longer in the scientific world. So, what is a ‘meme’ then? This photo
The brain is protected from microbes, germs and viruses, that would otherwise enter through a barrier in the brain. In multiple sclerosis, this barrier is broken, and this
It can be frustrating to be misunderstood due to your foreign accent, or when you’re struggling to understand somebody else’s. However, the speaker is not all to blame.
Spring has arrived. The terraces are filling up and people are happily enjoying themselves, because: the sun is shining! So how does the sun make us happy? A
Boris Konrad is a neuroscientist at the Donders Institute, world champion in the field of memory. He claims anyone can have a super memory. How? Read it in
Breathing is not only important for taking in oxygen. It also influences how you think. Find out how you might improve your memory and emotional awareness by breathing
You might have already seen someone with Parkinson’s disease, but have you ever imagined what it would be like to be a neuron inside their brain? Let’s take
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