Unexpected effect: music cures motion sickness.
A team of researchers led by neurobiologist Iluna Li from the Henan University of Science and Technology in China has discovered that can be surprisingly effective in reducing nausea and…
A team of researchers led by neurobiologist Iluna Li from the Henan University of Science and Technology in China has discovered that can be surprisingly effective in reducing nausea and…
The speed at which our bodies age and wear down doesn’t necessarily align with a person’s chronological age. This discrepancy helps scientists predict life expectancy and disease risk. An international…
A team of neurobiologists from the University of Pennsylvania has uncovered what sets cold-blooded psychopaths apart from ordinary individuals. The differences lie within the human brain. In a recent study,…
We learned in school that humans have five basic senses. However, modern philosophers and neurobiologists argue that we possess a whole spectrum of senses that help us understand the world…
The stimulating properties of caffeine make it an unwise choice for nighttime consumption—unless you’re cramming for an exam or writing an annual report and need to stay awake. A new…
A team of researchers from Stony Brook University (USA) has identified an age threshold after which human cognitive function begins to decline. By analyzing brain scan results and tests from…
Research into curiosity is incredibly important. This trait is an inseparable part of human existence, driving us to learn and adapt to new conditions. But where does it originate? How…
To uncover the neurobiological nature of blushing, a team of researchers from the University of Amsterdam enlisted 40 girls for their study. They invited boys to participate as well, but…
An international team of researchers has uncovered a link between coffee consumption and a reduced likelihood of developing Parkinson’s disease. The authors of this extensive study analyzed data from 184,024…
To reach this conclusion, a team from the University of Michigan and Rice University analyzed the brain wave patterns of rats during wakefulness and sleep. It turns out that the…
A new study by neurobiologists at the University of Southern California (USC) has revealed that a diet high in fats and sugars can lead to irreversible memory impairments. The USC…