What secrets does the human brain hide? Latest discoveries in neuroscience & cognitive science and unbelievable facts about the human brain
The practice itself will not help you achieve perfection in what you do; the point is to choose the right learning strategy. This is what a team of psychologists claim after having analyzed data from about 850 000 people who were playing the same game online. The main conclusion of the…
N, N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), an endogenous molecule present in the cerebrospinal fluid of humans, was first synthesized in 1957 by Stephen Szara and is considered one of the most powerful psychedelic substances, if not the most powerful ever. DMT is present in some varieties of mimosa and acacia, and many other…
Deja vu is not an illusion, it is something that you have already experienced in your unconscious fantasies. Believe if you will, or do not believe it. The link between the subconscious, deja vu and dreams was already mentioned a hundred years ago by the infamous Austrian psychologist Sigmund Freud,…
Immunotherapy against cancer, namely the recruitment of the immune system to eliminate the tumor, was considered by the «Science» magazine the main scientific breakthrough of 2013, which became a "key year" in the war against cancer. The leading magazine presents a list of the major scientific breakthroughs of 2013, from…
Is DNA memory real? A recent study showed some interesting results. The concept of DNA memory claims that both of your good or bad experiences will be inherited by your children and even grandchildren. Fear can be transferred from parents to children and grandchildren, claim U.S. researchers in their article…
It has happened to everyone. That illusory sense of familiarity that arises when we are in a new situation. I'm talking about deja vu, of course. What is the science behind deja vu and its causes? James Lampinen, professor of psychology from the University of Arkansas, explains that déjà vu is…
Science constantly reveals new truths about our most important and mysterious organ, but its functions and possibilities never cease to amaze us. Here are a few facts about the human brain and memory: 1. You cannot tickle yourself. Examining the patient who is afraid of tickling, doctors usually try to…
Every individual's personality is unique, and perhaps this is why there are so many varying theories of personality. What role does brain structure play in one's personality? The most popular theory argues that one's personality is mainly influenced by the two hemispheres of the brain. Experts believe that the dominance…
