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·June 21, 2024·4 min read

Cognitive Flexibility Linked to Entrepreneurial Success

Habitual entrepreneurs exhibit greater cognitive flexibility and increased gray matter volume in the left insula, compared to managers. This brain region is associated with divergent thinking, crucial for entrepreneurial success. The research suggests that understanding the neural basis of cognitive flexibility can improve entrepreneurial training and education. These findings highlight the importance of integrating neuroscience with entrepreneurship to foster innovation and adaptability.

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·February 23, 2024·3 min read

Relaxing Words Steer Sleep Quality

The human body, specifically the heart, responds to external auditory stimuli during sleep, challenging the notion that the body is disconnected from the environment during this rest period. Their study demonstrates that relaxing words can slow cardiac activity, thereby deepening sleep, unlike neutral words that do not affect heart rate.

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·September 22, 2023·4 min read

Brain’s Blue Spot, Locus Coeruleus, Is A Key Player in Sleep Quality and Memory

Researchers have shed light on the vital role of the locus coeruleus in regulating REM sleep and its effects on cognitive processes. Located deep in the brain, this nucleus manages noradrenaline, influencing memory, emotions, and sleep initiation.

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·June 13, 2023·4 min read

Entrepreneurial Minds: Brain Connectivity Secrets Unveiled

A new study found increased neuronal connectivity in the brains of serial entrepreneurs. Using resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI), the researchers discovered that entrepreneurs have higher connectivity between key brain regions associated with cognitive flexibility and exploratory choices.

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·February 17, 2023·4 min read

Space Travel Influences the Way the Brain Works

A study of brain function in cosmonauts reveals how the brain's organization changes after an extended period in space, demonstrating the adaption required to live in a weightless environment.

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·October 8, 2022·4 min read

Being Absent While Awake: How Mind Blanking Helps Us Understand Ongoing Thinking

When our minds go blank, the brain enters into a similar mode as it does during deep sleep.

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·September 25, 2022·5 min read

Exploring the Mechanisms Underlying Disorders of Consciousness

Study reveals altered brain dynamics in those with unresponsive arousal syndrome, previously known as "vegetative state", and in those with minimally conscious state.