The human heart and brain produce ultra-weak magnetic signals, and researchers at the Institute of Photonic Sciences near Barcelona have overcome a limit previously considered insurmountable and managed to detect these signals. The findings, published in Nature, promise to have many applications, such as in image diagnosis, the detection of gravitational waves and for atomic clocks in navigation

STAFF | MARCH 24TH, 2011

Research on the human brain, cognition and behavior has a new center dedicated to this exciting scientific field. The Institute of Brain, Cognition and Behavior Research is a pioneering center created by the University of Barcelona which aims to become a leader in this area

STAFF | FEBRUARY 9TH, 2011

A recent study using the technique of functional magnetic resonance imaging to identify the neural substrate of the combined effects of caffeine and glucose indicated the two substances taken together are beneficial to the brain’s performance

STAFF | NOVEMBER 24TH, 2010

After analyzing data from nearly 500 species of mammals, researchers at the Center for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications (CREAF) have concluded that mammals with large brains in relation to body size tend to live longer.

STAFF | AUGUST 16th, 2010