Introduction: The Brain’s Unexpected Role in Revenge Ever notice how a seemingly minor insult can provoke a surprisingly intense desire for revenge? Most of us have experienced that sudden, fiery urge to retaliate when wronged—a deeply ingrained, emotional response that can be perplexing. But what if I told you there’s a specific part of the […]
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The Mind’s Invisible Switchboard: How Platelet Activity Predicts Brain Function
Introduction Imagine a bustling city at night, illuminated by countless lights each representing the homes, skyscrapers, and streetlights blinking with life. Now, picture this city’s power supply relying heavily on a single, often overlooked source. In the labyrinth of the human mind, such a source exists, hidden from the limelight yet holding the keys to […]
Decoding Tremors: Understanding Brain Patterns in Essential Tremor Patients
— Introduction: Peering Into the Silent Whispers of the Brain Imagine trying to write a grocery list or hold a coffee cup when your hand trembles persistently. For millions of people worldwide, this is a daily reality due to a condition known as Essential Tremor (ET). As one of the most prevalent movement disorders in […]
Monitoring Cortical Excitability during Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Children with ADHD: A Single-Blind, Sham-Controlled TMS-EEG Study
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Beyond the Brakes: How Our Minds Manage Self-Control Without Motoric Stopping
Introduction Picture this: you’re driving home from work, lost in thought, when a new road sign catches your eye announcing a change in speed limits. Without conscious thought, your foot eases off the accelerator, adapting effortlessly to the new regulations. This seamless adjustment in your behavior is a testament to a complex psychological process that […]