Hello! I just thought I would dedicate this post to a brief history on how I really got involved in neuroscience; firstly, because this...

This is a very interesting question and in fact, leads us to first ask the question: what really is consciousness? Truth is,...

Many of us have heard, or read, about the neurotransmitter molecule called ‘dopamine’, but what really is it? Broadly said, dopamine is a...

Brain bleeds are the equivalent of bleeding within the skull, known as an intracranial haemorrhage. This is a drastic, potentially fatal...

“Do no harm: Stories of Life, Death and Brain Surgery” is a captivating entanglement of surgical tales, written by NHS neurosurgeon Dr....

N,N Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) is a chemical compound, often used as a psychedelic drug consumed by many. DMT works by acting as an...

Hypodopaminergic refers to significantly reduced levels of dopamine as opposed to baseline (normal) levels. One of the causes behind...

Firstly research suggests that exercise must be in the long-term to maintain cognitive benefits.[1] Additionally, even moderate exercise...

This is in response to a recent article by The Guardian (original research paper on Nature) discussing involuntary contractions of neural...

Research suggests that money can increase happiness, but only to a certain extent. Firstly, whether one is happy with money or not...

Currently, there has been no significant evidence indicating the role of neurochemical processes in near-death experiences (NDEs).[1][2]...

We all know sugar promotes obesity. However, does it hamper our neural health? Research indicates, possibly yes... There are several...

Dreaming is suggested a result of several mechanisms - certain brain wave and brain region activations, as well as, to an extent,...

Current neurobiological knowledge indicates that déja vu is a form of temporal lobe epilepsy, and it has also been associated with...

The Cannabinoid CB1 receptor is a part of the endocannabinoid system, and its primary role is to perceive cannabinoids, contributing to...

Essentially, ketamine is known to work by being an NMDA antagonist, i.e. it binds to NMDA receptors on GABA neurons (inhibitory neurons)....

Surprisingly, studies have shown that even 8 weeks of exercise increases dopamine D2/D3 receptor activity in methamphetamine users.[1]...

There have been several discoveries throughout the years, and the definition of their impact would differ based on what one personally...

Normally I discuss behavioral processes such as memory in a purely neurobiological manner, but as memory is such a complex phenomenon,...

Paranoia following THC consumption may occur due to illicit nature of marijuana, the possibility of paranoia-tendency people to consume...

Methamphetamine is, essentially, a stimulant powder that is used for treatments of Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorder (ADHD) and...

Although likely not a comprehensive list of every single food item to eat and not eat for brain health (and I highly doubt there is...

Let’s first talk about stem cell research. Does stem cell research allow us to play God? As of current practices, I would say likely not....

I would first like to point out that although Dopamine, Serotonin and Endorphins are neurotransmitters, Oxytocin is better known as a...

Most evidence appears to show that frontal lobe activity decreases during bot REM sleep (Rapid Eye Movement sleep, where most dreams...

Can stem cells be injected into your brain to form functional neurons? Based on what current evidence says, yes. Two, would this enhanced...

There is a large body of evidence to suggest that cell phone usage can alter the neurochemistry of the brain and increase the likelihood...

Essentially, no one knows: Excluding anecdotal evidence, there is very minimal research on long-term language disuse - partly because it...

Research has shown that reading comprehension is associated with more left-lateralized activation (i.e, greater activation of the left...

In order to understand whether pharmacy can mimic the elation experienced when in romantic love, it is first necessary to fully elucidate...

Although there is limited data on the role of Lithium (Li) on the human nervous system, a 2012 paper[1] revealed that bipolar patients...

Here, ‘Spirituality’ is used as an umbrella term for mindfulness, faith in a higher power and religion, which it is defined as today....

The question of when the brain ‘stops’ growing has been one of conflicting nature for a long time. Before the 1970s, research suggested...

CBD (Cannabidiol) essentially comes from the same plant at mdoern-day 'marijuana' (THC, or Tetrahydrocannabinol); However, it is...

The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is not necessarily a “strong” indicator of pathological, but yes, there have been several studies linking...

Although there is significant research outlining the human traits lacking with an underdeveloped and/or damaged frontal lobe, I could not...

Recently, I read the novel ‘Connectome’[1] by the incredible neuroscientist Sebastian Seung. In essence, Seung hypothesizes that ‘You are...

Let us look at the case of neural stem cell transplantation within the body. Neural cell transplantation in monkeys has shown to have...

There is a stark difference between neurons and glial cells, both of which are key towards the functioning of the human brain. However,...

Neuroplasticity manifests itself in a number of ways, and there has been a plethora of research to suggest that[1][2][3]. A large amount...

Interestingly, there is a high amount of support regarding neural changes as a result of bi- or multi-lingualism. There has been no...

To answer this question, let us first define the term ‘conscious’. Based on Oxford Dictionaries, think means “The state of being aware of...

My answer would be...most probably not. First, let’s examine the reasons for this claim. Yes, it is true that the brain structure of a...

Inherently, alcohol affects pretty much your entire brain - this is due to its depressive symptoms, which decreases the likelihood of...

Can we see the nervous system with the naked eye? Well, the retina of the eye is indeed an outgrowth of the developing brain (from the...

Yes, there has been prior research linking DNA evidence to amyloid plaque buildup, a hallmark for Alzheimer’s Disease and...

THC has a variety of effects on the nervous system that impacts learning, either directly or indirectly, and there is an incredibly large...