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New, smaller-than-ever devices to help us understand how our brain works from the inside
The human brain represents arguably the most complex and fascinating organ of our body: hidden inside our head, it controls most of our activities and processes all the information gathered from the outside, pulling it all together to interpret the world around us. Our brain... click to read more
To achieve goals, we definitively need our neurons
Every day we are choosing and performing actions to achieve goals. These goal-directed behaviors are motivated by the idea of goals in memory or mind. What were your last goal-directed actions? Maybe it was to purchase a croissant or repair your bike. Any of us... click to read more
The Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on the Brain: It Is All in Your Head
Although severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is associated with respiratory illness, infection can cause a variety of neurological complications. In fact, many individuals report neurological symptoms during infection in the absence of fever, cough, shortness of breath, and/or other symptoms more typical of... click to read more
Heart Disease And Brain Blood Flow Regulation: Prelude To Dementia
The brain regulates changes in its own blood flow depending on how active its cells (neurons) are, by a mechanism called neurovascular coupling. When neurons become active, they send messages to nearby blood vessels causing them to dilate and bring in more blood. This increased... click to read more
What’s on your mind? A sneak-peek of your wandering thoughts
If you get a glimpse into all the thoughts you’ve had today, it will likely reveal pockets of time when they were focused on your ongoing task (for example when you rush through an assignment to meet a deadline); when they aimlessly wandered from one... click to read more
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