Spending a whole night without shutting an eye triggers the dopamine levels in our brain. And this substance, linked to the sensation of euphoria and pleasure, is responsible for compensating for the lack of sleep by quickly awakening our neurons.
Getting bored stimulates creativity. And always being "busy" kills her. This is the conclusion of a study recently carried out by Teresa Belton and Esther Priyadharshini, from the University of East Anglia (United Kingdom).
For the first time, a team of forensics has shown that people who commit suicide have previously suffered a series of genetic changes that affect their neurons.
"A newborn is not a blank page" He is one of the most popular, admired and discussed scientists in North America. Steven Pinker wants to know to what extent our brain has been programmed by evolution and how much it is capable of learning. To find out, his favorite field of study is words and, specifically, verbs.
Alzheimer's and dementia can be prevented, a study of the brain of one of the longest-lived women in history, published in the journal Neurobiology of Aging, has just shown.
The director of the Center for Neurobiology at Boston University, Joe Z. Tsien, has scrutinized the brains of mice to find out how experiences are recorded in the mind. Their conclusions help to understand the springs of intelligence.
Danni Büchner is invited to Sam Dylan's Halloween party. But the "Goodbye Germany" emigrant has no desire for many other party guests. And find clear words.
