Our brain takes two hours to learn a new word
Apart from sleep, which promotes learning, our brain takes between one and two hours to learn a new word. THE ...
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Brain: what happens when we imagine the future
In its moments of wandering, the brain activates its “default mode” network which anticipates the future event through two functions, ...
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How do we choose the right option when faced with a multitude of choices?
Faced with several options, it is possible to guess our choice by following our gaze. THE ESSENTIAL We tend to ...
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How the Brain Handles Acting Out
Researchers have succeeded in deciphering how the brain moves from decision-making to acting out, a discovery that could significantly improve ...
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Why the highlights of sporting events form lasting memories
Neuroscientists have shown how feelings of surprise experienced while watching sports create changes in brain patterns and contribute to the ...
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Obesity: the sui molecule track regulates body temperature
Researchers have identified a specific receptor for the neuropeptide Y (NPY) molecule that helps our body regulate its heat production. ...
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Stress plays a role in infertility
When the state of stress is chronic, the hormones released by our brain inhibit the reproductive system. This can lead ...
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The risk of death in heart failure can be predicted using a biomarker
The level of neuropeptide Y present in the blood, an amino acid that notably regulates blood pressure, would be a ...
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