The Stress-Memory Puzzle: Why Studying the Human Brain Isn’t So Simple
Stress Enhances Some Memories—but Not Always It’s well-known that stressful events are often remembered more vividly than neutral ones. From an evolution...
Author: Nessa Angau
Dopamine and Glutamate: The Dynamic Duo Behind Your Brain’s Biggest Hits
Imagine you’re at a concert. The air is buzzing, the bass is thumping, and the crowd is alive. The excitement of anticipation builds as the lights dim an...
Brain Traffic Control: How Akt Keeps Your Neural Highways Running Smoothly
Imagine your brain as a bustling city. Neurons are the citizens, busily transmitting signals and information. To keep the city running smoothly, there’s a compl...
The Female Brain’s Secret Shield: Understanding the Female Protective Effect in Autism
The Mysterious Effect Looking at this image you can see a woman holding a large umbrella, shielding her almost completely from the downpour. On the other side, ...
The Healing Power of Endocannabinoids: The Brain’s Secret Weapon
Have you ever wondered if your brain has its own version of cannabis? Well it does! Your body naturally produces chemicals that work like the active ingredients...
AI: The Game Changer in Concussion Diagnosis
Concussions are one of the most common yet misunderstood brain injuries. And they don’t just affect professional athletes—students, military personnel, and ever...