Brain and Mind
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Applied Research

24 December 2012

BM-Science researchers together with their Italian colleagues completed the first phase of Consciousness Study based on Operational Architectonics theory.

12 September 2012

The Russian journal “Our Psychology” interviewed BM-Science researchers and covering our recent work and the latest developments in the field of consciousness studies, and how patients in vegetative and in minimally conscious states can benefit from such work. See interview here (in Russian).

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Curiosities of the Brain

What fuel does the Brain use?

Almost entirely on Glucose. Glucose intake improves cognition in adults. The effect is rapid but of short duration (15–60 minutes).
What is in a Brain?

Mostly Fat! About 60% of the brain is composed of lipids. The brain needs lipid for insulation, and for the speed of operation of neuronal messaging.
How much coffee the Brain would like?

Coffee does much more than keep you awake – it actually reduced cognitive decline. Studies demonstrated that the optimal dose was three cups of coffee per day. Caffeine was proposed to stimulate certain neurons that protect against neurotoxicity.