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Ciaran Murphy-Royal 25 posts 0 comments

Ciaran Murphy-Royal has a B.A. Hons. in Human Physiology. When he's not out cycling his bike he's messing around in a lab. He has a PhD in Neuroscience. His specific research interest is in the interactions between neurons and astrocytes in the brain. Formerly, he was the Science Editor for HeadStuff.org. He tweets @Ciaran_MR

Brain/Body

Coffee Improves your Memory

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A new study published this month in Nature Neuroscience has shown that caffeine can improve your memory. We have all already heard stories of coffee improving your concentration and focus, however the difference with this study is that…
Science

When Will I Get My Nobel Prize?

Ciaran Murphy-Royal 1
Analysis of age and scientific genius.  Some of the greatest breakthroughs in science have occurred by scientists at an early age. Take for example Albert Einstein, who at the age of 26 made several contributions to the field of science…
Brain/Body

Why Do We Get The Munchies?

Ciaran Murphy-Royal 2
(OR "The discovery of the neurobiological mechanism behind the control of food intake by the endocannabinoid system") Q & A with Edgar Soria, The Scientist Who Discovered How ‘The Munchies’ Works In Your Brain. New research from…