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...