brain

What are giant neurons for?

How does our brain activate and make us aware of ourselves and our surroundings when, for example, we wake up in the morning? New research sheds some light on the mysteries of the nervous system.

This is how the brain distinguishes smells

The area of the brain responsible for smell is made up of a chaotic tangle of seemingly disorganized neurons. How does it work?

Neuropills Chapter 7: Myelin

Myelin enables the isolation of the axon, a key mechanism for reducing wear and tear on the nerve impulse as it travels from the soma to the synapse.

A brain scan can predict your intelligence

A machine learning algorithm allows calculating the intelligence of a person without having to solve puzzles, tests or operations.

They find 1,000 new genes associated with intelligence

The two genetic studies not only linked the new genes to intelligence, but also to other mental health disorders.

Serotonin can speed up learning

A new study in mice has found that this neurotransmitter can influence decision-making.

They discover the oldest brain in the world

It belonged to a marine predator, a relative of spiders, lobsters and butterflies, that lived 540 million years ago.

Psychoactive drugs could fight depression

One study suggests that psilocybin may help relieve symptoms of depression and combat the side effects of antidepressants.

Latest

Schedules of the Valencia GP of MotoGP in Cheste and how to see it

The Cheste circuit hosts this weekend, from November 4 to 6, the 2022 MotoGP Comunitat Valenciana GP. See the schedules and all the information.

"Don't talk to me!": Danni Büchner makes a clear announcement to hated party guests

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.

Must Read