(Disponível em Português) Faced with imminent danger, parents will defend their young with their own life. Scientists have now discovered the neural mechanism that accounts for a mother’s behavior when it comes to protecting […]
Rethinking the brain’s wiring diagram
Appearances can be deceiving. When looking at the outmost layer of the brain, called the neocortex, it looks like a simple sheet of neurons. But the truth is far from it. This “simple sheet” has […]
Stem cell niches and mobiles: where biology and art meet
First things first…what are stem cells? Stem cells can be divided into two major types: embryonic and adult. Embryonic stem cells, as the name suggests, can be found in the embryo. In the young embryo, […]
Humans of Science: Yvonne Johansson
Who are today’s scientists? Inspired by the project “Humans of New York”, Ar Magazine turns the spotlight on individual humans of science every month. Name: Yvonne Johansson Lab: Cortico-striatal Microcircuit Lab, Karolinska Institute, […]
How the brain “plays” with predictability and randomness to choose the right time to act
(Disponível em Português) The timing of our actions is stubbornly resistant to complete prediction. Here, scientists reveal that the job of being unpredictable is delegated to specific parts of the brain. Deciding when to […]
Grasping time: A neuroscientist’s quest to capture life’s most elusive dimension
Imagine you are floating in the dark. The only sound you can hear is that of your own breath. The temperature of the water that surrounds you is the same as that of your skin. […]
Of Microbes and Men: what are ‘superbacteria’ and what can be done about them
(Disponível em português) Often referred to in the media as silent killers, ‘superbacteria’ are one of the major public health threats of the 21st century. But what are they? And, more importantly, what can […]
Ar in a Bar: Love and Sex in Mind
The doors were open. Beer was being served. The microphone was turned on. In Chimera Brewpub, a cozy space made of brick walls and bohemian decoration, 45 participants were starting the first Ar in a […]
Humans of Science: Catherine French
Who are today’s scientists? Inspired by the project “Humans of New York”, Ar Magazine turns the spotlight on individual humans of science every month. Name: Catherine French Lab @ CCU: Neurobiology of Action lab […]
Bugs for thought:
Gut bacteria tell the brain what animals should eat
(Disponível em português) Could the bacteria that inhabit our gut influence our food choices? A new study shows, for the first time, that this idea may not be as far-fetched as it seems. Neuroscientists have […]