Which factors influence dream recall?

Research revealed the main factors that determine dream recall: attitude towards dreams, tendency to mind wandering, and sleep patterns.

How does the brain respond to positive and negative stimuli?

Study demonstrates the brain's ability to constantly reclassify external stimuli based on previous experiences and adapt to new situations.

Are people who believe in the paranormal more vulnerable to stress?

A study of 3084 participants evaluated whether two types of belief in the paranormal might be associated with different levels of perceived stress.

Why are some mothers more vulnerable to perinatal depression?

A study tracked the trajectory of perinatal depression at four distinct points – in late pregnancy, and at 3, 6, and 9 months postpartum.

Maria de Sousa Award 2025: applications are open until May 31

The Maria de Sousa Award aims to award and support young Portuguese researchers, aged 35 or under, with scientific projects in Health Sciences.

The brain captures emotions before we are aware – but how and with what effect?

A study supported by the BIAL Foundation shows that faces with fearful expressions are detected more quickly than those with angry or happy expressions.