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Researchers have discovered an unknown signal in the human brain
Neuron with an axon protruding directly from a dendrite, and not from the cell body. A long axon is called the electric period of a neuron that carries nerve impulses for Any of us is not a secret that — the most complex and...
What time of day memory works best?
working capacity of human memory depends on the time of day have you ever had that conversation with the person you suddenly couldn't remember his phone number or, even worse, his name? And this despite the fact that you remembere...
How antidepressants affect the human brain
the Therapeutic effect of the antidepressants proven. But how exactly do they work? In antiutopija the novel "brave new world" by Aldous Huxley, written in 1931, referred to the pills (drugs) "soma" changing a person's mood and ac...
What you need to know about the adolescent brain?
being a teenager is really hard, do not forget about it. In adolescence, the person capable of the most crazy things. But why? What is going on in the body young people that they run away from home, roll up a quarrel, try , invent...
Forgetfulness depends on the time of day, researchers found
the Reasons that you about something have forgotten, can be much more complicated than it seems at first glance. do you Consider yourself a forgetful person? Even if not, you will certainly be interested to know that according to ...
Like brain surgery helps fight alcoholism?
a Canadian scientist has won alcohol dependence after brain surgery Today, everyone has never heard about the dangers . However, not everyone understands that even a very small but daily doses of alcohol can lead to tragic consequ...
Superstitions from the point of view of science: why we believe in the supernatural?
If you are crossing the road a black cat, nothing bad will happen Contrary to the facts, logic and common sense people around the world believe in the incredible and . Many are convinced that he is able to violate the known laws o...
Scientists have created a chip, very similar to the human brain
it is possible that soon we will be able to create a truly thinking robot. Despite the fact that we often talk about artificial intelligence, the human and machine brain, there is one key difference — it is their structure. ...
Carbon dioxide in the room affects our ability to think
a High concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere linked to CO2 concentration in the room Steadfast growth of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the Earth affects human health. Today because of the extreme heat, people get sick more often, and s...
half a brain is able to compensate for the functioning of the brain Despite enormous progress in the study of the human body, the human brain still remains a mystery to science. Thus, a detailed study has helped scientists figure ...
Loneliness reduces brain volume
a Group of scientists was working on an isolated research station on the Arctic ice for several months. Scientists have suggested that life in relative isolation and routine environment can lead to a reduction in certain brain str...
New technology made it possible to control brain waves
Despite the scientific advances of the last decades, the human brain is still little studied. Diagnosed the electrical oscillations of the brain are called rhythms. Recently researchers from mit have managed to teach the subjects ...
to Overcome the habit is actually very difficult, as any substance that causes addiction changes the brain Despite the fact that in most countries drug use is prohibited, this does not mean that people do not accept them. Moreover...
Sales and discounts are always limited in time in order for the brain of the consumer quickly took action and tried to justify the need to purchase. I'm Sure you've seen various videos from the stores periodically offer days of bi...
Whether the dream is to help witnesses to remember the culprit's face?
still from the film "usual suspects" recently, scientists from the U.S. state of Michigan found out that in season allergies between early spring and late fall in the cities . This is because a painful condition affects not only o...
Can we really learn speed reading?
Really useful methods of speed reading? the XXI century — the information age in the history of mankind. Never before have we still not faced with the amount of information that is present not only in global network, but als...
What causes aging of the brain?
the human Brain gets older, like all other organs Although we may not like it, but organisms over time. It affects all organs and — is no exception. The aging of the connections between neurons are gradually weakening. In fa...
Dolphins, like humans, are divided into right-handers and left-handers
Among the dolphins also have lefties and righties the Vast majority of people — right-handed. And this choice we make unconsciously. What we have is a hand «home» more to do with how the way our brain. But what abo...
SPb brain evolution explains faith in God and the supernatural
the belief in the supernatural evolved along with us. Is a natural evolutionary process no matter How amazing we are with you it seems, but to believe in the supernatural is actually natural. Almost 6 billion people in the world i...
What kind of meat can infect a person's brain worms dangerous?
be careful Buying meat — it can be infected by tapeworms Almost everyone on the planet always runs the risk of Contracting terrible diseases. Their causes , but some of the most unpleasant diseases begin after the ingestion of the...