A food supplement to influence social behavior?! Tryptophan (TRP) is one of the most investigated amino-acids and can increase serotonin levels in the brain. For this, numerous studies have investigated the influence of TRP administration on social behavior, which we review in our recent publication. Laura Steenbergen • May 02, 2016
Eat nuts to not go nuts! Nuts are well known for its healthy fats, nutrients and vitamins but how can eating nuts possibly help us to boost our memory functions and recover memory ability in case of dementia? Janna Kullmann • April 19, 2016
They might be giants A vast number of high protein foods, which promise to support the muscle growth, are very common among bodybuilders. But could those dietary supplements even have the potential to influence the brain function? Christian Funke • April 05, 2016
How shrimps can improve your memory You want to boost your memory in a safe and healthy way? A smart nutrient called choline can help you. Katrin Schlauch • March 22, 2016
How a staring contest with your dog can improve your human-dog-bond Human-dog-bonds sometimes seem to be comparable to human relationships. A reason for this could be that dogs copy our human communication style, which makes us even love them more. So what exactly do they do and how can you improve your bond with your dog? Miriam Wild • March 08, 2016 • 1 comment
Why do we conform? Conformity is commonly explained in terms of social pressure. But social factors may not be necessary to produce conformity: people may simply confuse memories of own behavior with the behavior of others, and then reproduce mental “averages" thereof. Diana Kim • February 23, 2016
Love might be a great chimera but, if you face your romantic love with realism, you got it! Love is like oxygen; a many-splendored thing, but yet, it can be a Chimera. What does it take to enjoy true love? If you manage to face your romantic love with realism, you are lead to real love and there ain’t no Chimeras. Klodiana-Daphne Tona • February 16, 2016
Neuroethics: how “far” can brain stimulation help sport? As a potential enhancement in athletes, brain stimulation raises similar ethical discussions of pharmacological interventions. Is it a “legal” substitute for doping? Lorenza Colzato • February 09, 2016 • 11 comments
Music makes the world go round Musical training is becoming increasingly popular as a topic for scientific research. Is musical training a promising cognitive enhancer? Lorenza Colzato • February 02, 2016
