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4 November 2026

Does mother-infant bonding begin before birth?

A study reveals that pregnant women who more frequently imagine their baby, anticipate life together, and engage more with the fetus also show greater coordination of activity between specific brain regions.

7 October 2026

Do we all see anger the same way?

Research assessed whether individual differences in anger management are associated with not only the ability to recognise emotions in others but also the speed at which emotional signals reach conscious awareness.

3 September 2026

Do games make children more attentive or more distractible?

Research suggests that brief and emotionally engaging play experiences - whether digital or traditional - may temporarily enhance more automatic attentional processes at the expense of control and regulatory abilities in preschool children.

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9 November 2026

Maria de Sousa Award 2026 supports young Portuguese scientists in innovative health sciences projects

At the Maria de Sousa Award 2026 ceremony, five young Portuguese researchers were recognised for projects focusing on infected wounds, lung cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, autoimmune arthritis, and the brain mechanisms underlying learning.

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26 October 2026

Does a healthcare professional's communication style make a difference?

The researchers concluded that empathic, patient-centred communication can strengthen trust in healthcare professionals, regardless of the severity of the health condition.

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22 October 2026

Maria de Sousa Award 2026: award ceremony

The 6th edition of the Maria de Sousa Award honours once again five young Portuguese researchers in Health Sciences. Discover the winners at the award ceremony on November 6 in Lisbon and follow the event live on the Bial Foundation's social media.

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