The unprecedented pace of technological advancements over the last decades has transformed our understanding of the human brain. From being a “black box,” we now have delved into the workings of it. We understand how we remember things, how we make decisions, or how we solve problems, the so-called cognition. However, being one of the … Continue reading Artificial intelligence to understand natural intelligence?
How does your immune system “talk” to your brain and vice-versa
Being sick after catching a flu usually comes with a “doing nothing mode”, meaning fatigue, lower mood and lack of motivation to perform day-to-day activities. The close connection between physical illness and behavior might sound counterintuitive if one considers the body and mind as fundamentally distinct in nature. However, it has been repeatedly proven that … Continue reading How does your immune system “talk” to your brain and vice-versa
Threats to reproducible science
Back in 2001, a group of researchers investigated whether paroxetine, an antidepressant drug of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor class, could be an effective treatment for adolescents with major depression. The authors concluded that, indeed, paroxetine was able to reduce depressive symptoms in adolescents and that the drug was well tolerated. This finding brought a fair amount of … Continue reading Threats to reproducible science
Gut microbiota: A game changer for mental illness?
Over the last two decades, an ever increasing number of studies suggest that physical and mental health are largely governed by interactions between the gut and brain. In view of the effects that our gut health seem to have on our mental health and behavior, the term "gut-brain axis" was coined to describe the intimate relations … Continue reading Gut microbiota: A game changer for mental illness?
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