Diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease: faster, cheaper… better?
After reports in the Dutch media of a new blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease,
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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?
How and why we use virtual reality in science
With virtual reality you can experience the impossible. Where and wherever you like. How can
Why language learning can’t “hold on a sec“
Recent research shows that mobile phones may not only make life easier for families but
Life in the womb: how fetuses see and hear before birth
Can fetuses participate in research studies? They can now, thanks to modern neuroimaging techniques and
Time flies faster as we age
Our brain is good at making us feel like our decade-old memories took place yesterday.
Neuroscience may improve diagnostics and treatment of mental disorders
Mental disorders are still growing worldwide, and for some, treatment remains ineffective. The diagnostic classification
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?
Is religion pre-programmed into our brains?
About half of the Dutch are religious. Globally the rate is as high as 84%. What
Food addiction causes overweight and obesity and strongly resembles a drug addiction
Worldwide, overweight and obesity are related to more deaths than starvation. Food addiction is often