Brain basics: dopamine, serotonin, and the emotional brain 
Unlocking the secrets of brain recovery: How research revolutionises rehabilitation 
How dopamine helps you to learn new languages 
Brain basics: dopamine, serotonin, and the emotional brain
Our emotions are not solely determined by what happened to us; they can also be influenced by changes in some of our neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and serotonin.
Unlocking the secrets of brain recovery: How research revolutionises rehabilitation
Researchers are actively exploring the brain’s remarkable adaptability and recovery potential following injuries, particularly in the context of post-stroke rehabilitation. This exploration promises innovative interventions that could lead to transformative treatments in the field of brain recovery.
How dopamine helps you to learn new languages
We live in a quickly changing world where we need to adapt to new environments on a regular basis. For example, when learning a new language. But what factors contribute to this successful learning, and what happens when we encounter challenges?
The bored brain
A bored man was working at developing energy sources for radar systems. He failed and wanted to have a coffee break. Suddenly, he realized that the chocolate bar in his pocket had melted during his experiments: he had just discovered the microwave. Many breakthroughs happened by accident – or should I say: boredom. Research studies revealed that getting bored engages the same brain areas as creative thinking.
Brain basics: Language in the brain
Language is one of the crucial functions of the brain and it requires a whole network of brain areas.
Brain basics: How the brain controls your body so you don’t have to
We don’t have to do everything ourselves. Although true as a broad comment on life, this is particularly true about what parts of our body and mind we consciously control. Here is how it works!
Brain basics: Movement, balance, and control
Have you ever noticed your foot moving on its own to stop you from falling? Or perhaps you’ve felt a sense of dizziness after stepping off a merry-go-round? This article talks about how this happens in the brain and unravels a way to avoid dizziness after coming out of the merry-go-round.
Brain basics: How the basic senses work in a nutshell
We perceive the world with our senses. Read here how our basic senses work.
Brain basics: Life is the sum of all your choices (A. Camus)
Decision-making is a broad discipline studied by economists, philosophers, and historians. Neuroscientists more recently started studying it.
Brain basics: Unlocking the mysteries of human memory and emotion
How do our brains store and retrieve memories and what do emotions have to do with that?