Getting to know Roshan Cools
Roshan Cools is a Professor of Cognitive Neuropsychiatry and PI at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour.
Christienne Damatac
Express yourself—take part in Brain Art
Art seizes our imaginations. The brain makes us who we are. Show your love for both phenomena by submitting to OHBM’s 2019 Brain-Art Competition!
This Is Why Manners Matter
“Thank you” and “I’m sorry” are one of the first social concepts we teach our children. We tell them good manners are important, but why do we bother in the first place?
Trust me, I’m a professional
For some people, trust is easily given, while for others, it’s locked in a box and hidden away. What parts of our brains are important for trust?
Hugs are free
At the end of a long hard day at work, sometimes all we need is a big hug. What happens in the brain when we experience touch from other people?
F.C. Donders (not a football club)
2018 marks the 200th birth year of our institute’s namesake: Franciscus Cornelis Donders. In his honor, we’re going to party! Why bother celebrating this? Should you go? (Yes!)
The nose knows: Smell memories
A familiar smell can evoke intense memories, whether pleasant or traumatic. How can a hint of perfume transport us back to a special time and place in the past?
Music on the Brain
Music has been the universal language of humans throughout history. One song has the power to inspire sentiments, move hearts, and soothe minds. How does this happen in the brain?
The false promises of brain training apps
“The brain is like a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it becomes.” While not false in other contexts, those words aren’t referring to using brain training apps.
Instagram: The Good, the Bad, and the Selfie
Various forms of social media have long been suspected as potential dangers to the mental health of users. Is Instagram an exception or a notable culprit?