What kinds of neurons do we have and what role do they…
Category: Neurosciences
This is the chemical dialogue between your brain and your stomach
Our emotions and decisions are also influenced by our gut and intestinal…
The 6 stress hormones and their effects on the body
These are the types of hormones that most influence our response to…
Testosterone: its functions and effects in men and women
This hormone has functions that go far beyond sexuality and aggression. A…
Taurine: effects of this neurotransmitter on attention and the body
Taurine is not only present in beverages: it is also used by…
Synaptogenesis: how are connections created between neurons?
This phenomenon helps to understand how the relationships between neurons make us…
Serotonin: 6 effects of this hormone in your body and mind
The human brain secretes the hormone serotonin to fulfill different bodily functions.…
REM sleep phase what is it and why is it fascinating
In this stage of brain activation, the nervous system does not seem…
Radial glia: what is it and what functions does it have in the brain?
This set of nerve cells plays a fundamental role in the functioning…
Pyramidal neurons: functions and location in the brain
This type of nerve cells have some unique characteristics, such as a…