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.

Do we perceive the weight of our body parts and the weight of objects differently?

According to Newton’s law, weight is given by the product of its mass and gravity. How does the brain determine the weight of objects and body parts?

Did you know it’s possible to study awe in the human brain?

The SUBRAIN project aims to understand the brain mechanisms underlying the emotion of awe, defined as a profound feeling of wonder in response to something sublime.

Do unconventional beliefs help give life meaning?

A study suggests that unconventional beliefs may reflect alternative and psychologically rich ways of attributing meaning to existence.

Nuno Grande Doctoral Scholarship gains national scope and awards three grants per edition

BDNG will have national coverage, allowing PhD students in Fundamental Health Sciences from Portuguese universities to apply.