Our Supported Research
Exploring the Role of the Basal Ganglia in Paradoxical Sleep Dreams and Rapid Eye Movements
Do you ever wake up from a vivid dream feeling like you've lived through an entirely separate reality? If so, you're not alone. During the paradoxical sleep stage, our bodies are completely relaxed, yet our minds are incredibly active. In this stage, we experience...
Pay attention to the basal ganglia: a volumetric study in early dementia with Lewy bodies
Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a type of dementia that is characterized by cognitive impairments in the areas of visuo-constructive and executive function, as well as attention and processing speed. These impairments can significantly impact the daily lives of...
Experiencers, Unique Intuition, and Biomarkers
Intuition is a subject that has been explored by many in the field of psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy. At its core, intuition is the ability to understand something without needing conscious reasoning. In other words, it's a gut feeling or a sense of knowing...
Exploring the neural correlates of dream phenomenology and altered states of consciousness during sleep
Dreaming is a fascinating topic that has captivated human curiosity for centuries. In recent years, the science of dreaming has become a relevant area of research in the field of neuroscience. The study of dreams and the connection between sleep stages and dreaming...
Frequent lucid dreaming associated with increased functional connectivity between frontopolar cortex and temporoparietal association areas
Lucid dreaming is a unique state of consciousness in which individuals are aware that they are dreaming while they are still asleep. Unlike regular dreams, lucid dreams allow for a level of reflective consciousness and control over the dream. Although most individuals...