A Peek Into the Interplay Between Sleep and Wakefulness
Researchers have identified novel neural pathways that help regulate sleep and wakefulness.... Read More...
noradrenaline
Noradrenaline Plays a Critical Role in Sensory Perception
A new study reveals noradrenaline plays a vital role in early stages of perception. Researchers report later processing of visual information occurs in the cerebral cortex and is affected by noradrenaline to determine if an image will enter our stream of consciousness.... Read More...
Discovering Dopamine’s Role in the Brain
Researchers pay tribute to Arvid Carlsson, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for his research into dopamine, and evaluate what his research means to modern neuroscience.... Read More...
Meditation and Breathing Exercises Can Sharpen Your Mind
Trinity College Dublin researchers report controlled breathing, a key element of meditation, directly affects noradrenaline levels in the brain. The study suggests controlled breathing can enhance attention and improve overall brain health.... Read More...
Learning and Unlearning Fear: The Two Faces of Noradrenaline
RIKEN researchers report neurons in the locus coeruleus play a key role in emotional and flexible learning.... Read More...
What Happens To Your Body When You’re Stressed?
A new report examines the effect stress can have on our bodies and general health.... Read More...
Pupil Signals Uncertainty During Decision Making
Pupil dilation is at its largest when people are most uncertain about their situation, a new study reports.... Read More...
Noradrenaline Enhances Vision Through Beta-Adrenergic Receptors
Researchers document the role noradrenaline plays in modulating the primary visual cortex.... Read More...
Three Brain Chemicals Affect How We Handle Uncertainty
A new study reports on the role acetylcholine, dopamine and noradrenaline play in uncertainty.... Read More...
Noradrenaline Linked to Vulnerability to Depression
A new study reveals a link between a vulnerability to depression and noradrenergic neurons.... Read More...
Controlling Body Temperature in Response to Fight or Flight
A new study reports TRPV1 controls the nerves that release noradrenaline and affects core body temperature during the 'fight or flight' response. ... Read More...
Risk of Burnout For Brain Cells Implicated in Parkinson’s Disease
A new study reports on a possible reason for accelerated cell deterioration in Parkinson's disease.... Read More...