Can a deaf person's brain turn silence into vision?

A study published in the scientific journal Human Brain Mapping opens a new perspective on brain plasticity, showing that the brain does not simply substitute one sense for another through increased activation, it can also do so through selective deactivation.

Does the perception of joint effort increase our willingness to persist in a task?

A study shows that perceiving the commitment of those who cooperate with us does not necessarily make the task more enjoyable, but it strengthens the cognitive resources that help us sustain our engagement.

How do the perceived emotional states of deceased loved ones influence the grieving process?

Knowledge about after‑death communications has been evolving and highlights their positive effects on bereavement, but gaps remain. International team supported by Bial Foundation conducted a large‑scale study to deepen understanding of these experiences.

26 April 2026

Can we feel our body where we are told it is?

A study examines the extent to which verbal information can alter the perception of our body’s location and concludes that perceiving where the body is and feeling it as “our own” are related, yet distinct, processes.

19 April 2026

Does the resting brain reveal who is more vulnerable to hallucination‑like experiences?

Research reveals that the greater the propensity for hallucination-like experiences, the more frequently the brain switches between states, suggesting a more volatile mental landscape characterised by rapid shifts between internally and externally oriented focus.

12 April 2026

What impact do perinatal lesions have on word learning?

Research on how the injured brain learns offers valuable insights for supporting the linguistic development of children who face challenges from the very beginning of life.