Neuroscience Blogs

Is Baby Brain Real? The Truth About Pregnancy Changes

Pregnancy is a time of remarkable change, not only for the body but also for the brain. Most people know about physical signs, like an expanding bump, but deep inside the skull, the mother’s brain is...

AI Breakthrough Can Reconstruct Images of the Mind

Recent breakthroughs in neuroscience are pushing the boundaries of what we once thought was science fiction: the ability to reconstruct images from brain activity. Imagine a world where your thoughts...

Instagram Scrolling: Easy But Dangerous For Your Mind

Instagram has become an integral part of modern life, connecting billions of people worldwide. While it offers a platform for sharing moments and connecting with others, there's growing concern about...

The Hidden Effects Of Porn On Your Mind And Wellness

Pornography can significantly affect the brain's reward system, especially in people with problematic use, by heightening activity in the striatum during anticipation rather than viewing, a pattern...

ADHD and the Brain: Debunking Myths and Revealing Facts

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder with three main presentations: inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive, and combined. ADHD symptoms, as listed in...

The Truth About Handedness: Left or Right Dominance Explained

What about your brain makes someone left handed or right handed? Here I explain the secrets of the brain that make someone tend to favour one hand and where the origins of this phenomenon lies in the...

The Truth About Epilepsy: Understanding This Brain Condition

Epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterised by seizures, is more than the widely recognised tonic-clonic seizures that feature sudden unconsciousness and convulsions. This condition manifests...

Secrets of Cognitive Research at Cambridge’s MRC CBU

Our brains, the command centers of our being, hold mysteries that even the sharpest minds have yet to fully decipher. From the intricacies of memory formation to the roots of personality and genius...

How Psilocybin Mushrooms Transform Your Brain And Mind

Magic mushrooms, a term encompassing over 200 species of fungi, have long fascinated both scientists and the public for their hallucinogenic properties. The key to their intriguing effects lies in a...

How EEG Works: Unlocking Mysteries Of The Mind

Electroencephalography (EEG) is a remarkable technology that measures electrical activity in the brain. It stands for 'Electroencephalogram', where 'Electro' refers to electricity, 'Encephalo' to the...

Cannabis and Your Brain: Shocking New Discoveries

Cannabis and Your Brain: Shocking New Discoveries Cannabis has always been a topic that sparks heated debate. Recent research is uncovering new details about how it affects our brains. These studies...

How Toxic News Destroys Mental Health and Happiness

How Toxic News Destroys Mental Health and Happiness We live in a world where breaking news alerts fill our screens day and night. Stories of disasters, conflicts, and wrongdoing bombard us wherever we...

The Hidden Effects of TikTok On Your Mind and Wellness

The Hidden Effects of TikTok On Your Mind and Wellness In recent years, TikTok has become one of the fastest-growing social media platforms in the world. Its short, addictive videos keep many of us...