Pint of Science Festival 2018 – ‘Unravelling the Brain’
Kirstin Leslie attended ‘Unravelling the Brain’, a Pint of Science Festival event exploring dyslexia, perceptions and predictions.
Tagged: neuroscience
When Brain Glue Fights Back
Kaitlyn Hair takes a closer look at glial brain cells and their emerging “Jekyll and Hyde” role in neuroprotection and neurodegeneration.
How Do Our Brains ‘See’ Motion as We Get Older?
Laura Ward shares her exciting neuroscience research: neuroimaging motion perception as a function of age.
When Illusions Feel More Real Than Reality
A recent study reveals that even in healthy people illusory sensations can be mistaken for reality and that we shouldn’t trust everything we see.
The neuroscience of (not) pulling the trigger
Yulia Revina discusses the neuroscience behind action inhibition and how ‘brain training’ can help.
Peering into the Brain of Adolescent Suicide
Despite the fact that adolescent suicide is a major public health issue, research which investigates its possible neurobiological causes is still sparse. However, so far, researchers have found some intriguing differences in the brain...
Totally Addicted To Love?
Love: a deep inexplicable bond between two individuals or a complex interplay between specific neurotransmitters in the brain?
