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19 October 2025

Does feeling the baby move help create a stronger connection?

Researchers followed 51 pregnant individuals in their third trimester and found that a higher frequency of fetal movements was significantly associated with strong levels of maternal-fetal attachment, regardless of gestational age and other factors.

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15 October 2025

Applications are now open for the Nuno Grande Doctoral Scholarships 2025

Starting in 2025, the Nuno Grande Doctoral Scholarships will triple in number and, for the first time, be extended to all Portuguese universities. Three scholarships of €25,000 each will be awarded to Doctoral students in Fundamental Health Sciences.

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5 October 2025

Can vagus nerve stimulation enhance our capacity for self-compassion?

Study investigates whether vagus nerve stimulation can amplify the effects of contemplative practices, such as mental imagery training focused on self-compassion. The results open new perspectives for promoting mental health and well-being.

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28 September 2025

How can the mind alter the perception of emotions?

Research suggests that autosuggestion and mental imagery may be tools in psychological training and support, especially in mood disorders such as depression.

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21 September 2025

Hearing voices: pathology or part of the human mind?

A study revealed that factors such as age, gender, religiosity, anxiety, and depression significantly influence the likelihood of hearing voices.

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14 September 2025

How do healthcare professionals interpret end-of-life experiences?

A pioneering study in Portugal revealed that 88% of palliative care professionals have witnessed at least one end-of-life experience.

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4 September 2025

Physicians can now prepare applications for the Prémio Bial de Medicina Clínica 2026

The regulations for the Prémio Bial de Medicina Clínica 2026 are now available, enabling applicants to start preparing their submissions.

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31 August 2025

Did you know that mirror neurons may be at the root of empathy?

A new study recorded, with unprecedented precision, the activity of hundreds of neurons across multiple brain regions in monkeys during reach-and-grasp tasks.

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24 August 2025

Have you read the Science Stories of the Bial Foundation?

50 stories already published, aiming to bring the general public closer to the latest discoveries in the fields of psychophysiology and parapsychology.

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