How the brain changes within a heartbeat
Cognitive neuroscience has seen a renewed appreciation for the study of interoception. Evidence for effects of the cardiac cycle on… Read more →
Towards a new normal
The past decade has seen an increasing openness towards the topic of mental health. It is more normal than ever… Read more →
How dopamine became a rock star: A true story
Dopamine is a neutrotransmitter with rock star status. And although it absolutely deserves the fame, much of the scientific facts… Read more →
The pain of being a redhead
Redhead meets dental surgeon. According to some scientists, that’s not a very attractive scenario. Redheads supposedly have a lower pain… Read more →
The elegant worm brain
A talk about the worm brain, that was the highlight of my first day at the world’s largest conference for… Read more →
Abnormal by default
“Just act normal, that’s crazy enough”, is a phrase the Dutch like to use. But what is still normal these… Read more →
Addicted to your hobby?
Exercising, gaming, playing poker, shopping, collecting, and even dancing: there are wonderful hobbies to relax and unwind. Yet it is… Read more →
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