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A new study: Memory transfers are real!
They discovered that the brain's memory areas actually store information like a photographic negative, which is the opposite of what we see. This means that when we look at something, the parts of our brain that process what we see become active, while the memory areas become less active.
Kate Yakimchuk research memory forming brain activity science Psychology 21 January 2024
A new study: Less inflammation matters – a new study proves that
In people with ALS, the neurons undergo changes that trigger the activation of immune cells. A recent experiment shows that reducing inflammation could help decrease the symptoms of the disease.
Kate Yakimchuk research inflammation health facts immune system Psychology 16 January 2024
A new study: Human brain wonder – parallel processes explained
From all animals, humans tend to have the most complicated and amazing brain, which is still understudied. To know more about it, scientists regularly test its amazing abilities, including its multitasking.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain activity human science Psychology 27 December 2023
Healing after trauma: A new study on nervous system
Peripheral neuropathy affects over 3 million people in the US annually, causing pain and loss of feeling. Scientists have discovered a mechanism that can effectively heal damaged nerves in lab mice.
Kate Yakimchuk research nervous system brain damage repairs Psychology 30 November 2023
How your neurons team up: A new study
Scientists have found that a part of the brain related to memory and combining senses also plays a role in processing social signals. The ventrolateral prefrontal cortex integrates faces and voices, and a new study shows that it also processes the identity of the speaker and the expressions conveyed by facial expressions and vocalizations.
Kate Yakimchuk research social signals facial gestures brain Psychology 30 November 2023
How we faint: A new study
Fainting, or syncope, happens to nearly 40% of people at some point in their lives. It's when you briefly lose consciousness. This can be caused by different things like pain, fear, or overheating.
Kate Yakimchuk research fainting brain Psychology 4 November 2023
Unveiling the brain's stress architects: A cutting-edge study
The marvels of modern science continue to astound as researchers make a breakthrough discovery, honing in on neurons intricately linked to chronic stress and negative emotions. At the forefront of this revelation is Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, where a group of nerve cells in the mouse brain responsible for generating negative emotional states and chronic stress has been identified.
Kate Yakimchuk research stress mental health Psychology 25 July 2023
How neurons help you decide what to choose: A new study about how our brain works
Have you even wondered what makes you choose one thing from many? A new study shows that different neurons in your brain play a huge role in that process.
Kate Yakimchuk research choice brain Psychology 9 July 2023